Thoughts on this convict

He might darken up a bit. I found that my convicts really darkened up when I put them in a tank with black gravel.

Dark substrate will definitely bring out the colors. I used black sand in the past for my firemouth and convict, and the difference in color was like night/day. I ended up going back to natural colored sand/stones because the problem with black substrate is everything pops out, including fish poo.

How big is the tank? You can try adding a tankmate. When my convict roams my tank and runs into my JD she'll flare up like crazy. Dark black stripes on solid bright white, with green/blues shimmering on her dorsal and tail fins. Never thought convicts could look that nice.

Also, you just got him, so give him time. He's probably a bit stressed.

Also, how long have you had him?


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He has interesting markings, the dark spot on the dorsal fin...either way I hope he grows into a beast for you, convicts are the perfect mini monsters

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