I have had 2 IT for 4 years now (10 and 8 inch). Very stable, then 12 months ago moved them to my new 100G, and they lost stability. I have waited 1 year and they are still black.
I decided to add 8 new tigers, gradually over the space of the last 8 weeks. (see last post). Did a few things also 3 weeks ago, moved 95% of bogwood out, changed black to blue background, 2 water changes a week instead of 1.
Left some giant Vallis in tank.
Results: about 2.5 weeks ago, the 8 inch started to show signs of stabiltiy again. say about 20% per day. Slowly each day he's staying stable for longer, to about 50 to 60% of time
He's still not quite right but much better than before... he's been black for 1 year until recently.
The increased tiger activity, together with all the more swimming space to display, has really helped.
For those getting frustarted with tigers going in and out of stability, I recommend adding more, if you got the space an cash. Also experiment with bare or non-bare tank, BUT what ever you try, give each change say 3 to 4 weeks to take effect, as certainly my IT's take some time to adapt to different environments. any way, some pics below, and I'll post some in 3 to 4 weeks time to see for any further improvement.
The last pic, you'll notice my 10" tig. Used to be black and gold, but went black for a year. Now since adding more IT, he goes all white, with barely any black markings left. Like a leopard losing spots. I think this is him displaying. Very puzzled
Atleast 1 of the 2 big ones is definately improving. anyone else got one like this?
I decided to add 8 new tigers, gradually over the space of the last 8 weeks. (see last post). Did a few things also 3 weeks ago, moved 95% of bogwood out, changed black to blue background, 2 water changes a week instead of 1.
Left some giant Vallis in tank.
Results: about 2.5 weeks ago, the 8 inch started to show signs of stabiltiy again. say about 20% per day. Slowly each day he's staying stable for longer, to about 50 to 60% of time
He's still not quite right but much better than before... he's been black for 1 year until recently. The increased tiger activity, together with all the more swimming space to display, has really helped.
For those getting frustarted with tigers going in and out of stability, I recommend adding more, if you got the space an cash. Also experiment with bare or non-bare tank, BUT what ever you try, give each change say 3 to 4 weeks to take effect, as certainly my IT's take some time to adapt to different environments. any way, some pics below, and I'll post some in 3 to 4 weeks time to see for any further improvement.
The last pic, you'll notice my 10" tig. Used to be black and gold, but went black for a year. Now since adding more IT, he goes all white, with barely any black markings left. Like a leopard losing spots. I think this is him displaying. Very puzzled
Atleast 1 of the 2 big ones is definately improving. anyone else got one like this?
