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phene4grene420
06-05-2005, 5:45 PM
i dunno whats up....my algae eater will change color within a matter of seconds. from a dark brown to a tan color almost. is this normal?

piranha45
06-05-2005, 5:47 PM
yes.

dark = happy/secure pleco
light = stressed/unhappy pleco.

phene4grene420
06-05-2005, 5:59 PM
hmm....thanks. guess i'll put his log back in there so he can hide.

Kutty
06-15-2005, 12:30 AM
Mine acts like a chameleon too.

redtailfool
06-15-2005, 12:44 AM
Yeah they do change colors depending on mood and stress level.