White tank treatment for black rays.

[bugaloo]

Calling all expert groomers out there.....What's the opinion on white tank treatment to bring out more white spots on black rays. Royal galaxy,P-14,Beedees,hybrids,etc.

Does it work or does it harm the look of the ray. Will a black ray have more spots if kept in a white tank?

[Nomis]

I would encourage the Blackies be in a brightly lit environment instead...

But of course in a brightly lit white tank would be even better lor..However , for some hobbyist prefer to see their Blackies in blue or black background , then lighting is to play the part.

If can , 24/7 lights on.

Simon .

[Raynatic]

To be honest I have a different opinion with bro NOMIS, I'd say before the base has turn totally black, the lights should be totally off as this result in growth in the size of spots on the ray, when the ray turns totally black naturally at around 8-9", lights doesn't matter much anymore.

[itchy]

Originally Posted by Raynatic

To be honest I have a different opinion with bro NOMIS, I'd say before the base has turn totally black, the lights should be totally off as this result in growth in the size of spots on the ray, when the ray turns totally black naturally at around 8-9", lights doesn't matter much anymore.

Any reasons for off the light before the base is black?

[takanori]

Originally Posted by itchy

Any reasons for off the light before the base is black?

I catch no ball in what bro raynatic trying to say.

[itchy]

Originally Posted by takanori

I catch no ball in what bro raynatic trying to say.

I also catch no ball, like you but don't think he will explain as per always..

[Raynatic]

Originally Posted by itchy

I also catch no ball, like you but don't think he will explain as per always..

Let me explain again, when BDs are born, their base colour are not Black, they have a lighter base, this is the time(light base) where their spots will grow with its disc size. if you turn lights on, rays turn black much quicker than those without lights on, that is why I said to keep lights off until the ray turns dark without the help of light(around the size of 8-9"),its hard to explain here, below is a quote from a chinese expert, hope that helps

"小皇冠的话白缸不开灯点会比黑缸开灯长的略大一些, 这个道理很简单鱼会根据环境改变自身颜色就像龙鱼一样 开灯照一般都是冷光灯这样点会长的白 暖光照射点会变的略黄 但开灯底色会随着灯光而变黑就像人嗮太阳也会皮肤变黑 所以黑色素上来后白点的鸟粪素的成长就会收到阻碍 随着盘经增长点因为底色定住但点长的缓慢就显得点小些 但最后决定的还是血统 只不过白缸饲养不开灯饲养的好血统的鱼点会显得夸张些 同理爆点来说白缸不开灯相对 ..."

[azon]

don't use tanning light.. use fluorescent light..

after all.. genetics still play a important part..

[Tay]

Let boss ap99 come and give his precious view better lor. Think most forgotten to qualify what level of brightness is suitable as the result is also diff.



"Just my personal opinion not aiming at any rays breeders or anyone ok".

[marshy]

So BB Tay.... How bright is best? What about having direct sunlight?