Color on a Midas

[Ghage]

I have a 10" Midas who's colors are rather bland. Any ideas on how to bring more of the orange out. In addition he's developed a sore on his nuchal hump, any ideas on that as well???? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WildCAught]

A varied high quality may help out. The nuchal hump is normal for most males. Females can get them too...

What are you feeding your Midas?

 

[Ghage]

I feed him Hikari Cichlid Gold Pellets in the morning and frozen brine, bloodworm and vegetable in the evening.

 

[1 ill g]

could you explain what you mean by sore on his nunchal hump?
do you have a picture or anything?
he might have HITH (hole in the head...)

 

[Sab_Fan]

I get good results with a mix of Bio-Gold+, Omega One* and feeding various kinds of shrimp as treats . . .

* with the Omega One, I feed a mix of equal parts Cichlid pellets + Color pellets + Hikari Excel (veggie) pellets . . . my guys seem to love it . . .

 

[Ghage]

It appears to be the beginning of a hole, any suggestions???

 

[Ghage]

Thanks for the great information.

 

[Sab_Fan]

It appears to be the beginning of a hole, any suggestions???

you gotta post pix . . . best way to get good feedback

 

[WildCAught]

Crap. I must be tired missed the whole sore developing part.

 

[Modest_Man]

If you want more red color feed a diet high in carotene. Krill, crayfish, etc. Natural sunlight helps tons as well.