Light acclimating BTA?

[Weboh]

My BTA is deflated much of the time during the day that I see him. But when the light is off or just turning on, he is out and looks healthy. My parameters are all good (0 ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite, 8.3 pH, 1.025 specific gravity) and stable.

I just heard about light acclimation and I think that may be the problem. How do I do this? Use a regular fluorescent instead of the Zoo Med Oceansun 10,000K I have now? Put up something in between the light bulb and the tank?

 

[humphreyhh]

You can put some layers of films or glasses under the light to block some light intensity and gradually take them away in about a week.

You can also move the light higher away from the water and gradually lower it's position in about a week to achieve that.

But maybe it is still adjusting to your tank. Did you just get him?

 

[Weboh]

I got him a week ago. What kind of film are we talking about? Something like Serran wrap or parchment paper? How would you recommend I do this?