B BlackShark11k Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 8, 2009 3,565 8 36 somewhere Aug 20, 2009 #1 astaxanthin promotes red, spirinula promotes green... carrots promotes orange/red... what am i missing???
astaxanthin promotes red, spirinula promotes green... carrots promotes orange/red... what am i missing???
L Lupin Viviendo la vida loca! MFK Member Dec 7, 2006 20,590 66 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati Aug 20, 2009 #2 It's the beta carotene from carrots that promote red and orange color. I don't remember spirulina promoting green. Where did you get that one information?
It's the beta carotene from carrots that promote red and orange color. I don't remember spirulina promoting green. Where did you get that one information?
B BlackShark11k Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 8, 2009 3,565 8 36 somewhere Aug 20, 2009 #3 i've heard if from a couple aquarists around. i wouldn't be surprised if it's BS i've never really seen any results.
i've heard if from a couple aquarists around. i wouldn't be surprised if it's BS i've never really seen any results.
L L021 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 13, 2009 522 0 0 Ontario CA Aug 20, 2009 #4 You can feed fish carrots?
L Lupin Viviendo la vida loca! MFK Member Dec 7, 2006 20,590 66 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati Aug 20, 2009 #5 I've never seen that result either. It does promote health however but coloration, I don't think so.
B BlackShark11k Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 8, 2009 3,565 8 36 somewhere Aug 21, 2009 #6 Lupin;3386563; said: I've never seen that result either. It does promote health however but coloration, I don't think so. Click to expand... thanks for the info
Lupin;3386563; said: I've never seen that result either. It does promote health however but coloration, I don't think so. Click to expand... thanks for the info
12 Volt Man Arapaima MFK Member May 24, 2007 6,669 1,045 203 canada Aug 21, 2009 #7 I used to feed my pacu carrots. but he didn't turn orange
wfex4 Plecostomus MFK Member Oct 22, 2008 236 65 61 Cape Coral, Fl Aug 22, 2009 #9 I know there are special discus foods that each promote blue or red coloring, but I dont remember whats in each, I know the brand is sera.
I know there are special discus foods that each promote blue or red coloring, but I dont remember whats in each, I know the brand is sera.
Lizardking Jocke MFK Member Nov 9, 2006 1,876 3 38 45 Sweden Aug 22, 2009 #10 astaxanthin are used in some discus food for bringing out red.