kribensis color

[the-chad]

My LFS has a lot of cichlids but most if not all of them are lacking in color.
In particular, the kribs I was hoping to add have no yellow or red on their bodies. They do have a nice lateral line and good looking fins but the rest of the body is pure white.
The staff at the store say it's because of their environment and they should color up nicely in a well maintained home aquarium.
Are they just blowing smoke to make a sale or is there some truth to this? The kribs they have are about 2 inches long.

 

[Fishanatic]

I think it's just on the base diet they're feeding them and the lighting. I am pretty sure if you buy one and feed him color enhancing foods(Krill or packaged foods), it should probably come back.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

When fish are stressed their color is suppressed a little what they are telling you is true they will color up when put in a good aquarium