Pekitivey Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I recently got this 240L (I think that's 65G) tank second hand and I knew with my first large tank I wanted to keep an Oscar. (His name is Moby, lol) however I've noticed after a few days now that he's not a fan of the lights and to add to that I'm not a fan, makes the tank looked washed out and pale. I also feel it's the purple light that is the main culprit of the Oscar being unhappy as it comes on a a few moments after the the normal coloured bulb and that's when he shys away at the bottom of the tank or under the filter. I'm wondering are they for salt water/coral? I'll replace if I have to and if anyone can offer any suggestions id be grateful. ps, I'm new here so I hope if posted this in the correct manor and place Thank you in advance Peter from Ireland 👋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickS77 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Yeah it looks like an Actinic blue light. Can you rotate bulbs to see if there is a manufacturer label printed on them? It looks like a T5 bulb. I'd find a replacement in the same color as the rear bulb, that looks a like standard white light color. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pekitivey Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thank you fot that! I found the labels on the bulbs and almost feel silly now! it says marine right on there!!! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pekitivey Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Update: I have taken out the fuse for the marine light so its just the Philips one on now. First look is that the tank is much brighter and the the Oscar is looking a bit happier! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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