I think he is fading

[JPlikewoah]

my FH lost its red and turned dark in my black back tank. I added white gravel; the black went away and it got brighter/whiter. i've recently added red pebbles; and guess what, it's starting to show more red.

It wouldnt' hurt to try.

That's the case for non-faded/fading FHs. This KML he posted above is clearly fading and there's nothing you can do to stop it from fading. Black background is fine, since he's fading anyways

To me, he will look better after faded. He's maintaining that redness even after he fades(some FHs fade and their redness fades with it and becomes pink). He will be a real looker when he's completely done! I just love faded GM/KMLs.

JP

 

[pug]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I do 1 or 2 50% water changes each week and there are only 5 fish in a 125, so I don't think it is water quality. I was just surprised that he would start fading so late, as he is about 6 inches not including the tail.

Thanks for the reassurance JP, I hope he will look better after fading too. But, it is always a bit scary to see those colors changing, when you think they are stable and like what you have.

I will post updates.

pug