Lights for RBP

Although I don't know specific types of lighting, you're definitely along the right lines in terms of dimly lit. I've seen some fantastic RBP tanks that had specific areas of spotlight, resembling natural sunlight coming through; as far as I could tell it wasn't a particular colour of lighting, just standard but effectively positioned.

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Hello, I recently started keeping 4 RBPs, they're all juveniles. I have pink fluorescent lighting and they freak out when I switch on the lights.

I read that they love dimly lit tanks but I have also seen tanks that are lit but the piranhas don't freak out; I noticed that those piranhas are usually adults.

Is it possible to get them used to the aquarium lights (and wait until they reach adulthood) or should I modify the aquarium lighting?

I'm hoping that it's possible to get them used to it since I like to view them clearly as well. Thanks!

I run my lights 8HR a day they get use to it after a while , And it gets better as they get older .

I like to see my specimens

I personally have wrapped my florescent bulbs candy cane style with black electric tape. They still spaz out a little when the lights first come on, but after a few minutes they are back to business as usual.