I agree with oHsNaP. She's fading. Stress usually increases the dark banding. She's a fader and will most likely loose 90% or more of the dark coloring as she fully matures. Watch for eggs, as that pair will surely spawn soon. 
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I agree that she is a fader. The dorsal fin is showing a different pattern than before and the black is fading away unevenly. If there is any doubt, check the water parameters and do a large water change. Monitor the white poo. Sometimes the white poo means nothing. If it continues, then you may want to treat for internal parasites.
its totaly obvious from the first picture that the fish is fading. This is normal and nothing to worry about at all. The second picture look allmost like the small female is getting ready to lay eggs to me. When females get ready to lay, they turn very dark like that. Has NOTHING to do with stress at all. People are confusing "stress bars" with the black from the fading process, and female turning dark because she's "in the mood". Also white poo does not mean internal parasites bro. it could be sign of hex, but they poo white sometimes. If the fish is eating, it's more than likely not hex. Too many people make general assumptions from bad information they have heard. Just like a black spot on dorsal means its a female. I would suggest looking on some dedicated flowerhorn forums for information bro, you will learn a lot more IMO.
Try putting some places to hide in the tank maybe that will relieve stress but probably a fader.
dude has it been eating? if it has and is pooping white you got parasites. its fading but im more worried about the white poop lol
