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    Default Re: Can I turn the lights on?

    So is my red night time viewing bulb bad should I throw it away and only check on him with a tiny flashlight? Right now I turned it off because Im not sure if im doing the right thing.

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    Default Re: Can I turn the lights on?

    Most RTFs tend to retreat when lighting is introduced to a viv. Now, thats most and not all since some get accustomed to the lighting. My TV is close to the tank ans was my computer monitor and those lights didn't have an effect on the frogs activity.
    Adding a red light above did. Once added, the frogs would stay hidden or in their sleeping spots until the lights were out. This ment not coming out at all if the light was left on.

    I spy on mine with a tiny flashlight and as ling as the light doesn't hit them in the eyes or isn't too bright, they are not bothered. I try to have the light on and catch them with the diffused edge of the lights beam.

    So, its hit or miss as to the effect the added night lighting will have.

    As for turning on a bright daylight type light. Its not recommended since the instant blinding they get will be pretty stressful.
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