"Flame" BTA = Dyed BTA???

[Kengar]

I purchased a vibrant orangish BTA with yellowish tips for a premium. It was sold as a "flame" BTA. Now, howver, it's looking rather common brown. There is 400 watts of light over it (250 10K + 150 14K). I'm starting to wonder if this anemone was actually dyed. Any thoughts on the matter?

 

[GSMguy]

it was bleached and only the bright colors were showing up, now you have taken care of it and it got browner from extra symbiotic algea

you dont have any actinic that would reflect the fluorescence either...

 

[Kengar]

there are actinics, t5's. 420 nm and 460 nm, 4x54 watts. but even under just those, still looks drab.

 

[Anemone]

Lighting levels (and type) and even nutrient levels in the water can affect the color. Got any pics?

Kevin

 

[Kengar]

will take some tonight and post