Which is important for fish color enhancement?

[titanium]

Hi friends,

Need some idea about fish food. Which ingredient is very, very important to enhance the fish natural color. I mean what kind of vitamins, minerals and protein etc. Especially for flowerhorn and river cichlids. Suggestions are welcome.


Regards,
Titanium

 

[BIG-G]

This link describes the different compounds that can effect color in fish.
There are tons of fish food that claim to bring out more colors but to be sure you can check to see if the foods have these different ingredients listed.

http://www.sonnysfishroom.com/?page_id=252

 

[Toiletcar]

I don't know if this is true, but I read vitamin A brings out reds.

 

[dan518]

While there are a few ingredients that can bring out certain colours, I still think step one is a good quality pellet as a staple, excellent water conditions and no stress.

 

[BIG-G]

I agree one of the best things you can do to help your fishes color is to just keep them healthy. Quality food and water goes a long way.

 

[crayfishlobster]

Gravel sometimes works.

 

[Galantspeedz]

My experience is background color, substrate color, type of food and tankmates

Good water quality is a given