jaded
Mon, 25th Jul 2005, 10:38 PM
I have a crocea that was originally a sand dweller from what I saw from his placement in the previous tank. I now have moved him up to the top shelf in my tank (over a couple of weeks). In the sand his color was a nice swirl of blue, teal and purple but his higher placement has him more purple and dark blue while his center section is almost colorless (milky).
He is currently in the center of the tank which means he's getting less intense light due to the brace. That was part of the plan to acclimate him to the higher light area. So far he is looking quite healthy other than the color changes. I'm just concerned that the lightening of the center of the mantel could be a bad thing. If so is it a better idea to move him back down or out from under the bracing that is shading him somewhat. Is it likely that I'm hitting him with too much light
135rr, 3 250w MH (mogul) on electronic ballast w/ 2 T5 actinic suppliments, As much LR as I can fit in there. Current pics of tank in my gallery (just click the signature image)
He is currently in the center of the tank which means he's getting less intense light due to the brace. That was part of the plan to acclimate him to the higher light area. So far he is looking quite healthy other than the color changes. I'm just concerned that the lightening of the center of the mantel could be a bad thing. If so is it a better idea to move him back down or out from under the bracing that is shading him somewhat. Is it likely that I'm hitting him with too much light
135rr, 3 250w MH (mogul) on electronic ballast w/ 2 T5 actinic suppliments, As much LR as I can fit in there. Current pics of tank in my gallery (just click the signature image)