Funny Colored Bicher

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Probably just a washed out regular Senegal. They can get pale color when on light colored substrate or if stressed. Maybe a combo of both...
 
What size is it? I had a baby sen that was as dark as they get and as he grew he faded and he almost looks like a platinum
 
Well, here's some pictures. In one of the pictures, you can see he's missing his right eye. It's about 8 inches long. Maybe it is a washed out bicher but I've never seen this color. As far as being in a tank with light gravel, the gravel was black. I don't think he is stressed out because he ate a mealworm as soon as it hit the water. It's like a very light skinned ornate. Please let me know what you think, Ed.

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Looks like a mutation to me, one that makes the whole body the same color as the belly normally is... Interesting.

Give it some time and see if he darkens or changes at all


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Dr_Shakalu said:
Well, here's some pictures. In one of the pictures, you can see he's missing his right eye. It's about 8 inches long. Maybe it is a washed out bicher but I've never seen this color. As far as being in a tank with light gravel, the gravel was black. I don't think he is stressed out because he ate a mealworm as soon as it hit the water. It's like a very light skinned ornate. Please let me know what you think, Ed.
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lol. it's just a normal senegal! Bichir's body color depends on its surroundings. They blend with their substrate. If the substrate is light, the bichir will be a lighter color. If the substrate is dark, the bichir will be a darker color. Senegal colors range from a creamy gold to a dark brown. It all depends on its environment. I'm guessing that your bichir lived in a sandy environment.
 
Fish_Man_Dan said:
Looks like a mutation to me, one that makes the whole body the same color as the belly normally is... Interesting.

Give it some time and see if he darkens or changes at all


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A darker substrate will make the sen darker.
 
Like I said before, the gravel was completely back. There was 1 albino, 2 senegals, and the one I bought. The 2 senegals were way darker then the one I picked up. The albino was white with red eyes, the senegals were very dark, and the one I bought looks like the albino but just a little darker. Whatever it is, I still love bichers. Some more suggestions please. I've seen senegals before with very bright gravel and they were still darker than the one I bought.

lix.ma14 said:
A darker substrate will make the sen darker.
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