What to do if the lighting falls into the fish tank

Question

Hasn't happened but the fear is always there so what should i do?

Grab rubber gloves? shut off my circuit breakers and unplug the light before I reach for it?

Also if it falls in, would my fish become zapped fish sticks?

Answer 1

well, i don't know about the second one, but if it were to fall in, you would unplug it, and take it out.

Answer 2

Go to your local pet store and buy a light protection case they fit over your light to stop it going in.

Answer 3

My light did fall into my fish bowl once. immediately unplug the light wait about 10 seconds after unplugging it and pull it out. my fish were fine

Answer 4

buy a splash guard for your light (most should come with these anyway), and stop worrying!!

yes, you can electrocute your fish

Answer 5

i dropped mine in a saltwater and got zapped.

It scared me more than it hurt though.

Fish was fine.

I would unplug it if that happened.

Answer 6

unplug the light then the circut breaker. then take out the lamp with rubber or heavy duty rubber gloves.