Chocolate Cichlid ? on changing colors

[beerad555]

I think this is normal for this species but would like more input on this. My 2.5 inch Purple Chocolate from Rapps changes colors all the time , it is almost like it is a chameleon because he seems to adjust around his or her surroundings. I have attached some pics for you guys and gals opinions. Thanks

 

[Cellitti]

yes this is normal. very nice looking btw

 

[jonclark96]

All the ones I have kept in the past changed colors quickly and dramatically. I found them to be temperamental as well, often sulking after water changes or moving decorations in the tank. They always "cheered up" after a few hours and got back to normal. Nice fish.

 

[luvinbluegills]

What he said!

 

[SePPii]

My Severums at my moms do the same thing. He will be like a pale green color, and you can see his stripes at all. The parrot cichlid will come within a few inches of him and his bars will turn solid black almost instantly from pale green


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[beerad555]

I was wondering if this was there way to show signs of stress or moods?

 

[Krause0503]

I have two Chocolate Cichlids, and I always see them changing color. I like your chocolate, nice color pattern.

 

[tiger15]

They are available in my LFSs and their color ranged from light pink to dark chocolate. Does dark chocolate mean dominant, and light pink mean stressed? I prefer the light pink color.

 

[Ski13]

Love these guys. I started with two of them 18 years ago and haven't looked back. I'm into the more aggressive ones now but if I ever calm it down I'm getting some again.

I found they simply just change color depending on their mood. Feeding/sleeping/mating/finger chasing.

Ugh... I really do miss them guys or maybe just the thought of them being so new and "cool" to me as a 11 yr old kid.

Either way congrats on some great looking fish.


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[buddha1200]

very normal,,looks good