Suitable to Tanning?

Hi bros and sis,

May I know:
1. What is the suitable size for aro to go through NAN light tanning?
2. Is it better to do it individually? I am currently having a comm with silvers and a green.
3. How long should I switch on for tanning? I am afraid may "deep fried" the aros...hehehe...

Just bought a NAN and all these questions suddenly came up...sigh..should have...

[~y0n9q1n~]

which arowana u wanna tanned?

[atan]

I think 10 inches is quite alright and to tan with NAN is pretty safe.

But do monitor the behaviour of your aros (i.e appetite, stress, etc) and do the hours gradually. Start with 3hrs and increase accordingly.

Here's a good read.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=204283

Originally Posted by ~y0n9q1n~

which arowana u wanna tanned?

I wanna tan my 2 wajoks...which is in comm with a green and 3silvers and some other fish

Originally Posted by atan

I think 10 inches is quite alright and to tan with NAN is pretty safe.

But do monitor the behaviour of your aros (i.e appetite, stress, etc) and do the hours gradually. Start with 3hrs and increase accordingly.

Here's a good read.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=204283

Thanks for the link bro! Really relevant.

[naser90096]

imo, u can start anytime regardless of size/age, younger better ... juz my opinion...

best is to maintain 1 light ON 24/7 at the top & ON ur nan for 8-10hrs daily... the colour will come gradually & intensify as they grow bigger... use timers to condition the fish, so there's no stress to the fishes due to irregular light timings...

But sometimes see if bit of base colours come out....then if u tan it becomes stronger

[KANCE]

Originally Posted by atan

I think 10 inches is quite alright and to tan with NAN is pretty safe.

But do monitor the behaviour of your aros (i.e appetite, stress, etc) and do the hours gradually. Start with 3hrs and increase accordingly.

Here's a good read.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=204283

thanks for e good info bro

Originally Posted by naser90096

imo, u can start anytime regardless of size/age, younger better ... juz my opinion...

best is to maintain 1 light ON 24/7 at the top & ON ur nan for 8-10hrs daily... the colour will come gradually & intensify as they grow bigger... use timers to condition the fish, so there's no stress to the fishes due to irregular light timings...

Hi Bros, when tanning should the NAN light be placed in the water or just placed it above the tank? Would the effectiveness be of the same or not? If in the water, is it normal to detect electric current in the water? I used a test pen and placed it in the water to check when the NAN was in the water and to my shock the test pen lit up leh. Is it normal or my NAN light is spolit? Please advise.. I already take out the NAN. Just wanted to be sure first. Thanks in advance for any inputs.