RTBA Help

[idisc]

I'm looking to purchase some RTBA's off someone and I am wondering if there is something wrong with them.

They do not look full at all... What do you think is wrong with them if anything?

 

[peasofme]

dying, not enough light

 

[MMacro]

Do you feed them?
How old is the tank?
Params?
Etc...

 

[shesacharmer]

They could use more light and since they aren't getting it they need to be fed small pieces of raw meaty seafood twice a week. Basically they are starving but their color is still good and they are not gaping so they could recover with stable parameters, adequate light, and a good diet.

 

[idisc]

I bought them from a guy who had a 55g tank is ruff condition. He did have a 4 bulb t5 36" light on the unit, but the bulbs were old.

They are now in my 75G system with 2x 165watt LED's and nice parameters. I have not fed them any Mysis yet, but going to tonight. I was letting them get comfy in the new tank first.

 

[idisc]

In there new home. Let's hope for the best

 

[Silvergryphon]

Already looking better. Feed them shrimp, scallops, or clam once a week, pea sized piece works good. Don't feed silversides, they've been known to kill nems.

 

[idisc]

Thanks, I will keep an eye on them and we will hope for the best