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    Default Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Can Paprika be used in a BH mix to enhance the color of your red based discus? Seems like I read that somewhere.

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Most people add astaxanthin or paprika to their beefheart mixture to enhance the red discus.

    my RGDs

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    OK That explains it, I have some tangerines. When I purchased them from a local breeder, his tangerine adults looked just like his marlboros, very red. So far, my 2.5" juvies are not turning red at all, but his from the same spawn are turning red. I know he feeds BH to his fish. I have refused to feed BH because his water smells like horrible bad breath. That's another subject, but he must be feeding something like that. ...Scott

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    You can feed BH without the water smelling like "horrible bad breath", especially if you're only feeding a few fish. The breeder was most likely feeding alot more juvies than you have in your tank.
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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    Most people add astaxanthin or paprika to their beefheart mixture to enhance the red discus.

    my RGDs

    Francis, which one are you feeding? I started adding a touch of paprika to my BH mix this weekend.

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Hi Pat.....I am using astaxanthin most of the time in the beefheart/seafood mixture.
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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Francis, where do you get it from? I looking around for it once but couldn't find it locally. Online?

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Hey Pat,

    You can wait till Francis chimes in...but if your curious : http://www.brineshrimpdirect.com/enr...rose-c107.html
    Or you can try at your local health food store.
    ...Ralph

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Pat,

    I get my Naturose from Kens Fish.

    Van

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Thanks Ralph and Van,

    I will give one of these a go of the paprika yields no results.

    Thanks a bunch Pat

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    I use the same stuff in my beefheart/seafood mix really does bring out the reds, I love it!!!

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Larry, Paprika is what you are using??

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Hi Pat.....I got astaxanthin from Ken Mendard(kenfish.com)....I also added some spirulina powder & freeze dried Antarctic Krill since krill exoskeleton contains high levels of natural color enhancing pigments in the form of astaxanthin.
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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    I use Paprika (poor mans red enhancer).
    Visit Eddie's Place

    "If you ask for an opinion...don't get pissed when I give you mine."

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    Default Re: Using Paprika to Enhance Red Based Color in Discus

    Hey Eddie....let me know too for BD(poor mans blue enhancer).

    Quote Originally Posted by Eddie View Post
    I use Paprika (poor mans red enhancer).
    Grasshopper
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