Improving L25 color...

[Orthopod]

I would like to increase the red coloration of L25. This question is posed below in a thread with a different title. I figured labeling the topic may get more response.

Logic would suggest foods like shrimp and krill would increase the red. I have not yet to found this is the case.

I was going to try tetra color granules as this does increase red color in discus.

Any other suggestions or have others already found foods that improve color?

Thanks.

 

[Tig Phish]

I would like to increase the red coloration of L25. This question is posed below in a thread with a different title. I figured labeling the topic may get more response.

Logic would suggest foods like shrimp and krill would increase the red. I have not yet to found this is the case.

I was going to try tetra color granules as this does increase red color in discus.

Any other suggestions or have others already found foods that improve color?

Thanks.

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def tetra red color granules, grand sumo red (flowerhorn food). these two will def increase the red. gorgeous L25 BTW

 

[Linus_Cello]

If it eats veggies, veggies high in beta carotene: carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, maybe mango?

What about increasing the amount of "sun" light intensity to synthesize vitamin D? It appears for L24 that there is more red coloration in the picture taken in its native habitat (but maybe it's also overexposed)?
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/image.php?species=pseudacanthicus_pitanga&image_id=9080

 

[Orthopod]

def tetra red color granules, grand sumo red (flowerhorn food). these two will def increase the red. gorgeous L25 BTW

Thanks. Supposedly it's a Sao Felix which are thought to have more color.

I like your thought of the grand sumo red food. Anyone ever try it?

Linus cello
As for carrots, the fish seems to ignore them. Also, Sunlight is only a 4 month option here in Seattle - it's grey and rainy the rest of the time. The planet catfish link is of an outstanding L24 specimen - would love to have him in a tank.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Use lighting that has higher intensity (and full spectrum).