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Melonchromis Auratus - Do they change color?

I just got 3 of these and one has just changed color to almost solid blue, Why??? This what the other 2 look like and the all 3 looked like this 2 weeks ago.

posted by: Jeff Hodge	(report) Feb 21st, 2008
Views: 255	Rated: (6 votes)

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*kylie *	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:01
female and juvies stay this colour the males change..

*kylie *	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:02
oops sorry forgot smiles..

Jeff Hodge	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:04
Thanks, I went away for the weekend and came back to a Blue guy, I was worried I had an issue. Thanks for the quick answer.

*kylie *	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:07
no probs i have one in the middle of change...

Roger Hopper	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:10
Now come the babies. Watch the aggression when they start to breed. Bad boys..

Jeff Hodge	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:14
Thanks for the info, great site. Just found it and will be back more often. I will have to post more pictures of my other fish and the tank. Thanks again for the help. He is a little push but 2 girls in the tank as well as other bigger fish shold keep him in line. I have a 29 gallon I could start up again if I need to.

Roger Hopper	» posted 2008/02/21 - 05:21
Jeff with these guys size does not always matter. they are really rough customers with other fish at times. Ya'll come back now.. Where are you from Jeff.

bip_ 4u	» posted 2008/02/21 - 08:13
Very nice auratus Jeff.

Jeff Hodge	» posted 2008/02/21 - 19:43
Thanks, Roger.. I am in So Cal.

Earnest Cook

» posted 2008/02/23 - 15:16

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Jerry Goebert, 2008-10-07 16:08

Incredible shot. It's like they're posing for you

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Jerry Goebert, 2008-10-07 16:03

Interesting....but, yeah, the rock work looks like it'll bust your tank soo

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Johnny B, 2008-10-07 16:03

thanks for the info guys

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Jerry Goebert, 2008-10-07 16:00

great

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karrie edwards, 2008-10-07 15:54

Nice group.

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karrie edwards, 2008-10-07 15:53

Very pretty severum, but what happened to his fins? Maybe stress.

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