Flowerhorn is Fading???

[funcolandtrav]

My flowerhorn is looking like it's fading. I originally thought it was fighting, but I read that (fading) is common in flowerhorns. Is this true? What will happen? Red, yellow or blue is what I read?

Thanks

Sorry crappy Iphone pics very low quality. I will try to get better ones

 

[Water]

If it turns completely black, then its fading. It looks like yours might, you just gotta give it some more time.

 

[aznkidang]

^ Agreed when it finished peeling it might turn into pink or lighter or soemthing

 

[BIG_ONE]

Its fading, going to be on the lighter pink/yellow side. To my understanding, peeling has 2 definitions when it comes to flowerhorn. Peel as in turning black and fade into white/pink/yellow/golden color. Or peel as in turning black and once the black is washed out, it shows a more vibrant colors.

 

[ClassicDilla]

I have a question, does the fish lose its fins during the process of fading? I would really like to know. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[aznkidang]

I have a question, does the fish lose its fins during the process of fading? I would really like to know. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Nope

 

[FH_WENG]

sigh~

 

[yoganathan_kn]

I have a question, does the fish lose its fins during the process of fading? I would really like to know. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

ha ha ha
fading is change of color only. this is because of red devil/midas genes in the fish. nothing to worry. i'm a big fan of faders and have 4 faders. as big one said the fish will get completely black and then change to a light red/orange/pink color. in some cases they will have splotches like yours. the flowerline in case of the first type changes to white along with the pearls.before

after

notice the color change of flowerline in the second pic