HELP! King Kong Parrot is only red when light is off?

[JB.OFFICIAL]

For some reason when the light is ON the King Kong parrot looks pale or has light orange color. In the morning when the light is OFF i could see he has a bright red or orange color to him, is the light stressing out the KKP? please help me Im trying to keep his color orange or red!

 

[Chrisplosion]

What kind of substrate do you have under him?

 

[BIG_ONE]

It happens, some fish will look duller with brighter lights. Some will look much more vibrant...it all varies. If you want the true color, let it have a little natural sun light without any bulb lighting and I can almost guarantee you its 2X more vibrant.

 

[JB.OFFICIAL]

i have rock gravel and a florecent light please help me make him brighter!

 

[Tom LoFaro]

The light is reflecting off the substrate/decor dulling his colors. Get a nice vibrant background and lighter substrate, like white sand.

 

[JB.OFFICIAL]

The light is reflecting off the substrate/decor dulling his colors. Get a nice vibrant background and lighter substrate, like white sand.

i dont think i will able to change my gravel anymore.. can i change my backround to light ocean blue? i was going to get a even brighter light for plant growth

 

[Chrisplosion]

Black gravel and background will make the color deeper and white will make it lighter.

 

[fishnut]

Mine does the same thing all of a sudden. When I place them in a clear tank with no background, they turned bright red. I do not use any substrate in either tank.

Check your water parameter. They like more basic water.

 

[JB.OFFICIAL]

basic water as in tap water?

 

[JB.OFFICIAL]

Mine does the same thing all of a sudden. When I place them in a clear tank with no background, they turned bright red. I do not use any substrate in either tank.

Check your water parameter. They like more basic water.

basic water as in tap water?