Lepto question

[DmitryB]

I have a Jack-O-Lantern Lepto I've had for a few months. It started in my 40 gallon, then I moved it to 170. It's been on the bottom of both tanks. I'm not sure about this coloration it's taking on. Under actinics the ridges are black. Is that... normal?? Seems odd.

 

[VintageReefer]

Not normal

I keep mine at the top of the tank it’s been growing well

 

[DmitryB]

Not normal

I keep mine at the top of the tank it’s been growing well

Hmmmm I'll move it up higher and see if it recovers.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I agree give it more light

 

[DmitryB]

The online descriptions - including Tidal Gardens - say to keep in low light areas, but it's worth a try. He was doing well for a few months and then this.

 

[Bear22]

My JOL lepto is in the upper 1/3 of the tank and it's growing and colored up well.

 

[DmitryB]

Interesting. He's moving up!

 

[VintageReefer]

I put it in top 1/3 on my overflow. Two types that started as frag plugs with the stem cut off

 

[DmitryB]

I put it in top 1/3 on my overflow. Two types that started as frag plugs with the stem cut off

If mine survives, I am going to put it on the glass as well!