General Care Discussion :: out of water

[chefglue]

My res is about 10 years old recently he has taken to spending almost all day on his basking dock. Water temp is 79F clear eyes, seems healthy is this normal?

[steve]

It's possible she's not feeling well. Any other symptoms or behavioral changes?

[chefglue]

no just sitting sits on dock will get in water for a bit then back up on dock. He is eating normally. if the water ph and nitrates are off could this cause him to stay out of water

[unclejoe]

Is there a chance that his UVB bulb is worn out and needs replacing? When was the last time you replaced the bulb??

[steve]

What's the basking area temp? Has he done this before? Is he up there before the lights go on and is up there after they turn off?