This is true of many cichlids. And I think breeding colors are often worth waiting for.
Below some more examples
Nosferatu bartoni above in normal color, below breeding color
Above MAyaheros beanii normal color a female, below breeding color
Above Herichthys carpintus normal, below breeding color
AboveVieja breidhorinormal color, below spawning dress
Above Amatitlania cutteri normal, below spawning
Above Paretroplus maculatus, below spawning
The list could go on and on, I must admit I always kept pairs, in anticipation of breeding spectacular.
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