black moore going white??

[Timburtonfan123]

just noticed that my black moore is getting white blotches on him?is this normal?!im really worried! but hes eating,swimming and acting normal?
any thoughts why hes white?
thanks!

 

[jlk]

Welcome to AA, Tim!!! Can you possible post a pic of him? Did this happen overnight or has it been a gradual lightening over a period of time? How big is his tank & what are your readings for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate? Some more will help us to help you better!

 

[Timburtonfan123]

Welcome to AA, Tim!!! Can you possible post a pic of him? Did this happen overnight or has it been a gradual lightening over a period of time? How big is his tank & what are your readings for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate? Some more will help us to help you better!

umm i would post a pic but it wont let me for some reason and i havent taken any tests yet because i just got him like two and a half weeks ago but i am soon hopefully and his tank is a ten gallon

 

[jlk]

umm i would post a pic but it wont let me for some reason and i havent taken any tests yet because i just got him like two and a half weeks ago but i am soon hopefully and his tank is a ten gallon

I am suspicious of your water quality. Moors can change colors but this happens over months/years, not days. Did you cycle this tank before getting him? Do you have an API/other test kit for checking ammonia/nitrite/nitrate? The 10g may work for now but you will have to upgrade his tank soon. Fancies need atleast 20gal for one fish. If your on a computer, click on the paperclip above & you should be able to browse your computer for pics to upload.

 

[Timburtonfan123]

He just recently died but the water was great.so I think I got him sick I remember him being white for a while. But thanks anyways

 

[jlk]

Im sorry about your fish