color change?

sasquatch · 06-25-2007, 10:06 PM

A while back I got a gbta, was a nice metallic green, now its an rbta, is it a health, food,lighting, age, morph or what? Will different foods affect coloration?

mps9506 · 06-26-2007, 05:10 AM

Possible that it was dyed, but I don't think that is common with BTA's. I think genetics and light has more to do with the coloration of anemones than food or anything else.

lcstorc · 06-26-2007, 06:25 AM

Any chance of before and after pics? I am kind of curious on this one.

mps9506 · 06-26-2007, 06:57 PM

Green to red is not a color change I'm familiar with. I have seen them turn more brown or bleach white/clear, but not green to red.

vdituri · 06-26-2007, 07:01 PM

That does sound like an extreme color change.

Are you sure you didn't buy a new one and forget to tell yourself?

CATALYST · 06-26-2007, 10:15 PM

My long tentacle did that. It would change colors. I told my LFS and they looked at me like I had 4 heads. As far as I could tell, mine would turn green when I did a water change and then go back to purpley brown.

sasquatch · 06-26-2007, 10:18 PM

Thanks everyone, I dont have a good pic of it when purchased, maybe its the canadian water?

06-25-2007, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	color change? A while back I got a gbta, was a nice metallic green, now its an rbta, is it a health, food,lighting, age, morph or what? Will different foods affect coloration? __________________ castawayreefers.com

06-26-2007, 05:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: color change? Possible that it was dyed, but I don't think that is common with BTA's. I think genetics and light has more to do with the coloration of anemones than food or anything else. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

06-26-2007, 06:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: color change? Any chance of before and after pics? I am kind of curious on this one. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

06-26-2007, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: color change? Green to red is not a color change I'm familiar with. I have seen them turn more brown or bleach white/clear, but not green to red. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

06-26-2007, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: color change? That does sound like an extreme color change. Are you sure you didn't buy a new one and forget to tell yourself? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-26-2007, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
CATALYST Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,076 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: color change? My long tentacle did that. It would change colors. I told my LFS and they looked at me like I had 4 heads. As far as I could tell, mine would turn green when I did a water change and then go back to purpley brown.

06-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: color change? Thanks everyone, I dont have a good pic of it when purchased, maybe its the canadian water? __________________ castawayreefers.com

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