Is this the coloring of the flowerhorn or disease?

[Fresharo]

So my little Fh I had since 2 inches use to be white then as he grew he turned grayish like most srd. Then I started notices white patches. Are those patches color change or disease. No growth or fuzzy or indentation or change in behavior. Super healthy otherwise, always eating.here are the patches. When he was younger when the white started disappearing

 

[Aquanero]

Was the fish alone? I looks like somthing beat the crap outa him.

 

[Fresharo]

No he was by himself when I saw the changes. He did have this rock I got from drfosters&smith that was like sand molded together to form a cave. It was a little small for him but he would squeeze in anyway. Could that be it? Here's the rock cave

 

[Fresharo]

Fins and tail are in great shape with no shredding like when cichlids get beat up

 

[Dr_Shakalu]

I had a flowerhorn that looked like that. People told me it was fading. If you take a closer look at the fins, it's the coloration and white color that makes it looked ripped up like from a fight. I would just leave it alone If it's just the coloring with no loss of appetite or unusual bumps. My fish turned bright orange after fading but it took a long time. Good luck.

 

[Aquanero]

Fins and tail are in great shape with no shredding like when cichlids get beat up

Look at the third picture.

 

[Fresharo]

Yeah what dr shakalu said, the spots on its fins that look like missing pieces are actually white coloration. Thanks for the ease of mind

 

[Dr_Shakalu]

Yeah what dr shakalu said, the spots on its fins that look like missing pieces are actually white coloration. Thanks for the ease of mind

Also, be aware that it might take a long time to fade and will look worse before getting better looking. Just keep doing what you're doing.

 

[Fresharo]

Fading update,about 60% white.

 

[the animal guy]

He's a bad lil booger