RBP's lost color.

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Ryanz27

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Hey everyone I bought 6 baby rbp's yesterday. They are about 2-2.5inches. They were very nice and red yesterday. But about 12 hours later this morning I noticed there is hardly any red on them anymore? My water is perfect. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 5.00ppm nitrates. Water temp is 80 degrees. I fed them frozen blood worms which they ate surprising yesterday on the first day and that's it so far. What do you guys think?


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Were they showing red in the tank before? They could just be settling in.
 
Ya when they were first put in the tank yesterday they had a very vibrant red color on their bellies. Now it's nearly gone. Less then 24 hours.. Maybe it was the blood worms I gave them? I'm going to get frozen shrimp tonight.


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I think they are just settling in. Most fish will loose color when.first adde. Maybe turn you tank lights off for a few days let them settle. Long as they are eating and water params. are good they should be fine.

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Blackwater exract, dim lighting, and cover helps them be less skittish.
 
I bet the color of your substrate is also different from the lfs, also acclimation produces stress at first, their just getting used to their new home like said above!

Be careful with shrimps, too much can kill them so don't make it a staple, ur best bet it to get them on pellets (nls or omega one) and substitute with shrimps and Bw/tubiflex a few times per week, I've seen massive growth rates with this technique. Provide much cover and dim lite as stated above blackwater is suggested, here's what I use:

http://www.microbelift.com/products/home-aquarium/black-water-products/amazon-bio-colorant/


You will likely incur casualties along the way as rbp are vicious, but cover/plants Bw and a healthy diet can really help, if they are way out of control aggressive then take the temp down to 74-75.

They also enjoy a nice current from a powerhead or circulator.



Go S. Vettel #1 rb8
 
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