Colors Faded?

GoTakeANap · Oct 30, 2012

I have a few Ricordeas in my tank that have been in there over 2 years. Within the last 3 months they have lost all color when my T5 fixture is on. You can see through them, but when I the T5's cut off and the Blue LED moonlights cut on, they are as pretty as can be. What is causing this to happen? Can I bring back the colors in them?

revhtree · Oct 30, 2012

Have you moved them, changed bulbs or lighting recently?

Mike&Terry · Oct 30, 2012

Are you feeding them?

GoTakeANap · Oct 30, 2012

revhtree said:
Have you moved them, changed bulbs or lighting recently?

Same lighting ive had them under the last 2 years. Havent changed bulbs in about a year. Have new ones on the way as we speak. Bought some ATI lamps. Heard they were the best. Havent moved them since I moved to my new house 2 years ago. Has good decent flow.

Mike&Terry said:
Are you feeding them?

I feed Marine Snow, Phyco Pure Reef Blend and along with the leftover food that my fish dont eat. Wouldnt that be enough?

SeahorseKeeper · Oct 31, 2012

My rics did the same thing when they were not getting enough light. I think you will see an improvement once you get the new bulbs.

GoTakeANap · Oct 31, 2012

SeahorseKeeper said:
My rics did the same thing when they were not getting enough light. I think you will see an improvement once you get the new bulbs.

I hope so bc they are stunning in the Moonlights. It has multi colors. Red, orange, green, yellow and a touch of purple. They might be a yuma.