Do your fish ever get a spotchy color and is that normal? - Aquarium Advice

courtneyclv · 09-05-2006, 05:09 PM

My majestic angelfish seems to being doing well. She swims around the tank, sometimes sits next to the filter or in the corner, she pics at my live rock too.

But- her 'face' is kind of spotchy looking, colors are there but there is some whiteness. (sorry no pics)

Do fish ever get like this when they are growing or anything. She seems good though?

Hara · 09-05-2006, 05:28 PM

they usually pale out and get drab looking at night with lights out...they take a little while to return to "normal" after the lights come on. Is this the situation with yours?

**lando** · 09-05-2006, 07:24 PM

As hara mentioned, it is fairly common for fish to dull at night. If this is during the day, it could be a sign of declining water conditions or poor diet.

courtneyclv · 09-06-2006, 12:11 AM

Hmmm..maybe that was it. I looked at her today and she looks good. I did check the water and it was perfect. I only have some brown algae and some debris from LR that I will siphon out this week.

My test does say I have high calcium of around 580. Is that ok? (asked on anohter board but nobody said anything)

Oh..doing a PWC tomorrow of around 10 gallons.

09-05-2006, 05:09 PM	#1
courtneyclv Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 174	Do your fish ever get a spotchy color and is that normal? My majestic angelfish seems to being doing well. She swims around the tank, sometimes sits next to the filter or in the corner, she pics at my live rock too. But- her 'face' is kind of spotchy looking, colors are there but there is some whiteness. (sorry no pics) Do fish ever get like this when they are growing or anything. She seems good though?

09-05-2006, 05:28 PM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	they usually pale out and get drab looking at night with lights out...they take a little while to return to "normal" after the lights come on. Is this the situation with yours? __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

09-05-2006, 07:24 PM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	As hara mentioned, it is fairly common for fish to dull at night. If this is during the day, it could be a sign of declining water conditions or poor diet. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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09-06-2006, 12:11 AM	#4
courtneyclv Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 174	Hmmm..maybe that was it. I looked at her today and she looks good. I did check the water and it was perfect. I only have some brown algae and some debris from LR that I will siphon out this week. My test does say I have high calcium of around 580. Is that ok? (asked on anohter board but nobody said anything) Oh..doing a PWC tomorrow of around 10 gallons.