Ropefish help

[Mitchell.Sime]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0ppm

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0ppm

If yes, what is your nitrate?

10-20ppm

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I have had about a dozen ropefish for over 4 years now and they have all sorts of versions of their colors but recently one caught my eye that is turning gray. Haven't noticed any other symptoms, he's eating fine currently.

He's in a 75 with the rest of them.

 

[Caveden]

I have had about a dozen ropefish for over 4 years now and they have all sorts of versions of their colors but recently one caught my eye that is turning gray. Haven't noticed any other symptoms, he's eating fine currently.

He's in a 75 with the rest of them.

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There has been many threads about polypterus species discolouring and since ropefish are related to polypterus/ are actually a polypterus species (not entirely sure), it should be fine. I don’t think anyone has a clue why it discolours…

 

[Mitchell.Sime]

There has been many threads about polypterus species discolouring and since ropefish are related to polypterus/ are actually a polypterus species (not entirely sure), it should be fine. I don’t think anyone has a clue why it discolours…

I found articles with similar information but I wanted to double check cause there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of posts about them with much information. Just wanted to be sure he isn't dying lol. I have 14 ropes, a few polys, an eel and a rainbow wolf in there so if the tank got hit with something I'd want to be proactive as possible.

 

[kno4te]

Think it’s fine. Have some color variation so as long as it’s acting normal and water quality is good then watch.

 

[tlindsey]

I have had about a dozen ropefish for over 4 years now and they have all sorts of versions of their colors but recently one caught my eye that is turning gray. Haven't noticed any other symptoms, he's eating fine currently.

He's in a 75 with the rest of them.

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Welcome aboard
Agree with others.