RRS setup

[Charney]

So I am moving my ruby red once again. Any suggestions on tank setup to highlight its colors? I bought the fish three years ago and it had awesome color. Once I let it out of the bag I never really saw too much more then silver. It is now doubled the size at six to seven inches, so I know a lot of color fades, but what is the best set up? Dark/light/planted etc.
The fish was first in a tank with black gravel, then natural, and now bare bottom.

 

[HamLuke]

I find a black background on a tank with a light colored sand substrate always shows the best colors in fish. Make sure your lighting is adequate for the new tank. Keep us update on the ruby!

 

[cephalofoil]

Have any pics? I have mine on natural gravel and the yellow on the belly seems bright so natural sand should help. Mine is smaller though. Any red still on yours?

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[F1 VET]

Try to mock its natural habitat!

Try a low tech planted tank with driftwood and tan pfs sand with a little river pebble. Youd be amazed when you put together a slice of the Amazon and your fish is actually happier or at least seems so!

Maybe something simple like this:

The only time imo when decor should be hindered is when room is a must or necessity!




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[Charney]

I am toying with the idea of doing a low tech planted tank, the only problem is I kind of don't care for my high tech planted tank. I done with pfs. It is ruining my filters.

 

[F1 VET]

I am toying with the idea of doing a low tech planted tank, the only problem is I kind of don't care for my high tech planted tank. I done with pfs. It is ruining my filters.

It must not be real pool filter sand or it may have not been rinsed thoroughly. I pour it in a 5gal bucket and put a hose in the bottom, rinse it for 30min or more and every 5-10min stir it with your hand. That way all the small particles will drain out. Never had an issue with pfs.





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Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763

 

[Charney]

It must not be real pool filter sand or it may have not been rinsed thoroughly. I pour it in a 5gal bucket and put a hose in the bottom, rinse it for 30min or more and every 5-10min stir it with your hand. That way all the small particles will drain out. Never had an issue with pfs



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Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763

Its real pool filter sand and it was rinsed very well. I keep my intakes very low to the substrate, which complicates things.

 

[HamLuke]

Raise your intakes a bit then. Pool filter sand and play sand are the way to go.

 

[Charney]

I am most likely going to move this guy into a 55g with an AC 110. Do these guys like current? Should I add a power head? Thanks


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