RD. Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Not exactly a DIY topic, but close enough, eh? The OB Peacock in the following pics was fed New Life Spectrum with Naturose Astaxanthin for approx 8 weeks. I no longer own this freak of nature, but I thought I'd share the before & after results. Pretty impressive for only 8 weeks of this mix. Here's some additional information, and some before & after photos of an Auloncara rubescens "Ruby Red", supplemented with NatuRose® Astaxanthin. No NLS pellets, just astaxanthin. (same pic shown below) http://www.cyanotech.com/pdfs/axbul54.pdf Here's another good read. http://www.lib.noaa.gov/japan/aquaculture/...eport28/Ako.pdf Here's a before & after pic of a male Rubenscens fed a generous amount of Naturose astaxanthin. If you're looking for a 'natural' way to enhance your fishes color, especially orange/red, IMO New Life Spectrum pellets lightly dusted in Naturose Astaxanthin is the best combo out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 How much did it cost to order this stuff and have it shipped here? I would be interested in trying some but dont' want to have to pay lots of get such a tiny amount shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxquo Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 go to www.kensfish.com that is where I got mine 2oz go's a long way so you don't need alot. I have also enhanced my daphnia using naturose it works great no matter how you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 yes i know you can get it from kenfish.com. How much did it cost to buy it and have it shipped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Val - I have a surplus of Naturose on hand, that was sent to me directly from the company in Hawaii that makes it. (Cyanotech) Kensfish charges $7.00 US plus shipping. (for 2 ounces) I'll send you some for free. Just drop me a line with your addy. BTW - here's how I mix mine. (you don't need much!) I take a small amount of the Naturose & distribute it in a plastic baggie. Then I add approx 2 months worth of New Life Spectrum pellets & do a kind of shake & bake until the Naturose is mixed fairly evenly with the pellets. You really only need a small pinch of astaxanthin for a 'sandwich' size baggie full of pellets. Approx 1/4 teaspoon for an entire 10.6 oz container of NLS pellets. (don't get carried away, this stuff goes a long ways!) The astaxanthin powder adheres rather well to the surface of the pellets. I then store my main containers of NLS food & the Naturose in a cool dry location. (cold storage such as a freezer) If stored this way in a freezer type baggie (to keep excess moisture out) both the pellets & the Naturose should last for approx 1 year without losing any of their nutritional contents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Thanks you have a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_luver Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 very cool mix and it shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 RD: I would also be interested in some Naturose. I could buy some off you.... Let me know if it is possible. Can you over feed this stuff. What are the results if too much is fed?? Just curious. Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Rahim - I just sent you an email. Just like any other type of supplement (including vitamins), yes, you can use too much Naturose. I'm not sure what would happen if one fed an extreme amount as I don't believe any long term studies on over supplementation have been conducted with Naturose? It might just be expelled via their feces, or it might build up in their organs? BTW - if you go to page 7 of the thread below, and read Ben805's comments, and view his pics, you can see the results of what using a high amount of this supplement can do in as little as 1 week. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=39981 IMO he's using way too much, but nevertheless ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_dao Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 That stuff is amazing. Drop me a line on that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Check your E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc51 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I would also be interested in this,also RD Let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 (edited) I can't seem to get the PM deal to 'send' so here's my response to you, Albert. Hey Albert, just send me your address (or the stores) and I'll send you down a sample. I'll even send some extra for Dennis. tell him to try it on any rubenscens he has. You don't need to mix in much, and the Naturose should be kept frozen as it expires in approx 6 months from now. (it's already 6 months old) tc51 ... ditto to above. Edited December 7, 2007 by RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinalcore Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 How does It work with the betta bites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I honestly have no idea? My guess it wouldn't adhere to the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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