Hi, my extremely large female Ryunkin/Red Cap Oranda mix is starting a color change. I have read the Rainbow Garden article on colors, mats and changes and have to admit it confuses me a bit.
Dash was pure mettalic white with a red cap that extends onto the shoulders when I brought her home. Her wen is extremely nominal.
I make sure that my fishes diets contain plenty of Vitamin C and beta carotene for health and intense color. Dashes initial noticeable change was her beautiful, flowing finnage developing a very nice yellowish hue. She now has one small red spot on each side.
The latest thing that I have noticed is that she is turning yellowish under her neck. I have also noticed some scales that are now light yellow. A few of the yellow scales look mat instead of metallic. Is she indeed going to do a complete or partial change to yellow. Is it possible that those few mat scales are new ones grown after an injury (they aren't grouped together though). Will a metallic fish turn mat? Is yellow a stable color or will it also transition?
I need a Dummies Guide to Fish Color.
I didn't have a spare moment to get a picture before the timer turned off the lights but I can get you one tomorrow if you would like. Thanks guys.
Dash was pure mettalic white with a red cap that extends onto the shoulders when I brought her home. Her wen is extremely nominal.
I make sure that my fishes diets contain plenty of Vitamin C and beta carotene for health and intense color. Dashes initial noticeable change was her beautiful, flowing finnage developing a very nice yellowish hue. She now has one small red spot on each side.
The latest thing that I have noticed is that she is turning yellowish under her neck. I have also noticed some scales that are now light yellow. A few of the yellow scales look mat instead of metallic. Is she indeed going to do a complete or partial change to yellow. Is it possible that those few mat scales are new ones grown after an injury (they aren't grouped together though). Will a metallic fish turn mat? Is yellow a stable color or will it also transition?
I need a Dummies Guide to Fish Color.
I didn't have a spare moment to get a picture before the timer turned off the lights but I can get you one tomorrow if you would like. Thanks guys.