Green Tiger Barb losing color

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Damion
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Green Tiger Barb losing color

Post by Damion » Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:53 pm

Why would a Green Barb lose its color?
I have a barb that was dark (almost emerald) green and now he is almost translucent. Any idea what would cause this? This is a larger (not fully grown though) barb.

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Re: Green Tiger Barb losing color

Post by Gerwin » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:41 pm

lots of reasons, to name a few:

lighting,
environmental changes as in, temp, decorations, background etc.
fish fighting,
and then possible illness
& diet change
to name a few

do not be alarmed for every little change just make sure you give your tank a once over to make sure all is ok and then watch for a bit.

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