purple death palys

[fishmate]

I have some of these polyps, but they are not near as purple as I see online. How do they color up nicely?

Also what lighting is best for nuclear green and captain america palys? I am thinking of getting some of these next.

 

[fishmate]

no one?

 

[Pearson]

What lighting do you currently have?

I have T5's and I get pretty decent colors from my coral. Sometimes it just takes time.

 

[fishmate]

i run t5s too

do they like the higher light, or muted light though?

 

[Pearson]

i run t5s too

do they like the higher light, or muted light though?

Medium. I have mine off to the side and they grow pretty well. When I had them directly under my lights, I think I burnt them. Polyps got huge and lost all color. Horrible looking things. :lol:

Keep medium flow and medium light and they'll grow just fine.

 

[fishmate]

so does lower light yield better purple coloration?

 

[wireefman]

what brand is your t5 fixture and what color combination are you running.. the t5 combo imo plays more of a role in colors

 

[mcrbar910]

My radion makes all colors pop nicely

 

[Fsarmien]

Man, mine aren't as purple either lol. Good luck with yours.

 

[nemosworld]

at my buddies shop he has his under t-5's with mostly blue lighting and they are really purple and growing fast.