N ninjastar Candiru MFK Member Mar 30, 2010 335 9 48 Carson,ca Mar 22, 2011 #1 Do I really need to feed these guys also do these guys really need supplements to really grow fast and have bright colors??
Do I really need to feed these guys also do these guys really need supplements to really grow fast and have bright colors??
Pufferpunk Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 11, 2007 5,683 6 62 66 Chicago www.**************.com Mar 22, 2011 #2 No, they really don't eat but their cousin the paly, does. For best growth & coloration, you need good lighting. What lights do you have.
No, they really don't eat but their cousin the paly, does. For best growth & coloration, you need good lighting. What lights do you have.
N ninjastar Candiru MFK Member Mar 30, 2010 335 9 48 Carson,ca Mar 22, 2011 #3 Well its a 10gal tank with 2 32watt pc 50/50
Pufferpunk Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 11, 2007 5,683 6 62 66 Chicago www.**************.com Mar 22, 2011 #4 I've never been very happy with the color of 505/ lighting. Better off with separate 10000 daylight & actinic bulbs. That being said, PCs in general aren't the best lighting for bringing out good colors.
I've never been very happy with the color of 505/ lighting. Better off with separate 10000 daylight & actinic bulbs. That being said, PCs in general aren't the best lighting for bringing out good colors.
N ninjastar Candiru MFK Member Mar 30, 2010 335 9 48 Carson,ca Mar 23, 2011 #5 Ic but if I get a 250wat mh with 20k that would be overkill right??
Pufferpunk Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 11, 2007 5,683 6 62 66 Chicago www.**************.com Mar 23, 2011 #6 I have a 70wt Viper over my 15g tank, so I'd say it would cook them for sure.
N ninjastar Candiru MFK Member Mar 30, 2010 335 9 48 Carson,ca Mar 23, 2011 #7 Even it its 1-2ft high??
Pufferpunk Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 11, 2007 5,683 6 62 66 Chicago www.**************.com Mar 23, 2011 #8 Definitely.
N ninjastar Candiru MFK Member Mar 30, 2010 335 9 48 Carson,ca Mar 23, 2011 #9 So it still will fry them?? Pufferpunk;4988201; said: Definitely. Click to expand...
Pufferpunk Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 11, 2007 5,683 6 62 66 Chicago www.**************.com Mar 23, 2011 #10 I just said that.