I need somene knowlegable on the julidochromis species!!!

[BLUElobster99]

Ok so ive had this fish for about six months


I moved it form a 25 into a 10gal last month

As of about last week his coloration has become increasing darker

His bellie is now a dark brown/black and most of his white is gone



He is a male


Is this bad???


The new tank has a darker substrate and theme, is it because of his surroundings???

 

[PockX]

First of all, I wouldn't recommend keeping it in a 10. And yes, the can change due to the surrounds and also things like stress (which could be cuz he is in a 10). It also could change due to it become older and reaching it's "true" colors. I don't know much about this cichlid so I can't speculate, but yup.

 

[BLUElobster99]

Anyone else???

 

[erikmoseley]

I had one in a much larger tank. 72 gallon. That was like 3 inches and it always stayed same color. 10 gal is really too small. Is it the only fish in there?

 

[BLUElobster99]

No i have somw small tetras


When i set up my 75gal im moving him to a 25