Inactive Black Skirt Tetras - 10 gallon

[Coler]

I went ahead and got a master test kit today (not strips) and all of the parameters turned out OK:
nitrate - 40, ammonia - 0, pH - 7.4
At the LFS today I was looking at some of the 50/50 bulbs, any suggestions on that? I think the fish may like it not as bright in the tank (current light) and it may look better as far as aesthetics are concerned.

it's likely that with those readings your nitrites are 0 too but you should still test for those if you havn't.

in a 10g I would definitely shoot for lower nitrates, like 20 or less.

get your lights on a timer - your fish will appreciate a routine and it may help bring them out of themselves.

good luck

 

[Rbishop]

My skirts are kept in a pretty dark tank, gets more indirect light than anything, they seem to be more active than when the light is on.