Regular Member larryngu Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 I was just wondering that maybe fish can be shocked if the light fixture drops into the water. Share your insight please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dnalex Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes, don't do it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sarajo Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 This is one of my biggest fears 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lucerne Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 I think its a real danger and its one reason id be reluctant to ever make or modify my own light fittings (except for fitting reflectors or other premade additions). I sometimes wish I had more lighting for better plant growth but im much happier using a fitting that is designed to fit my tank, even if its a little weaker. Use a circuit breaker on your tank equipment and if this ever happens to you disconnect your outlets via your central fusebox or equivalent before going anywhere near it :/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes. I only use fully-submersible lights for that reason now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gcourtney Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 this is my biggest fear I just use the lights that come with my kits for that Matter, saves the worrie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 4prettyfish Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Yes, don't do it. Be careful. Edited November 13, 2012 by 4prettyfish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member larryngu Posted November 13, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) I have one these tanks where in order to feed the fish I have to pop the tank hood twice a day. I rarely turn on the tank light. From now on, I will only plug in the tank light cord when I'm actually using the tank light. From now on, most of the time the tank light will be unplugged. Edited November 13, 2012 by larryngu 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes, don't do it. Shoot. I was going to give this a try at my next water change. Guess my plans have changed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gcourtney Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes, don't do it. Shoot. I was going to give this a try at my next water change. Guess my plans have changed. I've almost done it at a water change its nerve racking 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tastyworms Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 For $15 bucks you can replace your outlet with a GFCI outlet. This will prevent your fish from being electrocuted should your light fall in the tank. Interesting side story, I've never personally dropped lights that were on into the tank (off is a different story, lol). But this guy I work with did something close. His wife was topping off the tank and it was a 90G so very tall and she's pretty short. The water didn't go straight down and splashed out into the lights and the hood caught on fire. Talk about making fire with water, . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 . Was she OK? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tastyworms Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted November 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have one these tanks where in order to feed the fish I have to pop the tank hood twice a day. I rarely turn on the tank light. From now on, I will only plug in the tank light cord when I'm actually using the tank light. From now on, most of the time the tank light will be unplugged. Don;t quote me on this, but I think it might be better if you had light on your tank. Fish need a normal day/night cycle and if the tank is not close to a window that gives it light or if the room light is not on all day, you might have an issue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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