omega one makes an excellent color enhancing pellet. I used it with some results after only a few days. The colors kept getting brighter of the course of a couple of weeks.
ways of enhancing a fishes' color?
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There are a number of variables that work in conjunction. As mentioned above, lighting, substrate, background can make colors appear vibrant or faded. Environment (water temp., water quality, aquascaping, stocking ect.) can affect the stress levels of the fish & coloring. Nutrition is subjective. NLS, Omega One, Hikari & others have 'color enhancing' ingredients to boost the exhibition of certain colors. My choice is DAINICHI http://www.dainichi.com/cichlid_food_color.html . It's a bit pricey but the results are exceptional!!! That, combined w/ the rest of the supplements & treats make for a happy, healthy fish. Take note of the fish below. I chose this example solely for the variety of colors & markings exhibited. Results will vary but in general, you want details to 'pop'. "T"
'Spike', gone but not forgotten. (Thorichthys Meeki - Firemouth)Gorgeous firemouth!
I personally use Hikari, relatively cheap, and always easy to find. Also have had great results with it.
I personally use Hikari, relatively cheap, and always easy to find. Also have had great results with it.
Thanx for the flowers!! Sorry I had to part w/ him (he's a bit bigger now in my brothers tank in D.C.) Had some compatibility issues so it was for the best. I too have used Hikari & New Life but both the DAINICHI Color Supreme, & Ultima products seem to do very well. I guess it's personal choice. "T"
moneygetter1;2306540; said:
oh yeah i seen some of that dainichi brand at the petstore not too long ago. for probably like the first time. and i guess ill take a try at it!
=)
thanks for the advice!
moneygetter1;2306540; said:
Damn, fine looking Firemouth, I'm sure he had a wonderful life in your tank!
I don't know why I didn't think about it before, but I enhance my fish food with liquid vitamins. I use Centrum Liquid and it can be found where they sell other multi-vitamins. Fill a small glass jar 3/4 with pellets and pour in about a teaspoon of the vitamins. Then shake it up for a few minutes to get it mixed evenly.
a good variety of food is good too. i feed hikari, dainchi, krill, and live worms. mealworms and nightcrawlers to my big cichlids. water quality makes a big difference too. sometimes if your using old bulbs your fish don't look as bright as they would with newer ones. JDs look horrible over light gravel IMO. they get all washed out, but it doesn't take long at all for them to color up after a change of environment
