Arowana tanning

[Gunn]

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a 10 inch Blue base cross back Asian Arowana. I've been snooping around various threads on how to enhance the colour of one, and a main point I've observed is tanning using a tanning light. However I've seen conflicting opinions on use of a tanning light, with some saying a golden arowana has no need for tanning, and will develop colours on its own, rather than a super red or other colouration of arowana. Another topic I want answers to is the best light to accompany a BBXB, would a blue or yellow light mixed with white light highlight the colours of the fish? Or would it be similar to just using a normal white light.

Thanks.

 

[oliver07]

However, our understanding of fish color is still a relatively imprecise science, with known scientific facts, hidden theories and stories from ex-wives. In the following paragraphs, I would like to take a look at the color of the fish and help explain some of the changes. you can watch on your own fish. The color of fish is due to three color pigments, which are mainly found in cells called chromatophores. The three pigments are erythrin (red), melanin (black) and xanthine (yellow), each of which occurs on different pigment cells. Colored pigments complement vacuoles, which are best described as small reflective spheres within the skin.

 

[oliver07]

However, our understanding of fish color is still a relatively imprecise science, with known scientific facts, hidden theories and stories from ex-wives. In the following paragraphs, I would like to take a look at the color of the mykohlscharge fish and help explain some of the changes. you can watch on your own fish. The color of mylowes fish is due to three color pigments, which are mainly found in cells called chromatophores. The three pigments are erythrin (red), melanin (black) and xanthine (yellow), each of which occurs on different pigment cells. Colored pigments complement vacuoles, which are best described as small reflective spheres within the skin.

I hope this had helped you.