I got this pair at the OCA extravaganza last year. Overall disappointed initially. Hid constantly. No red. Very picky eaters. This has happened before with other new fish, but this time To a point where I was concerned. Optimistic however. My gold managuense started out the same, solid coloration, then developed a pattern as they got older. I was able to get them eating super meal worms. To boost the color I gut load the worms by keeping them in a container mixed with astaxanthin and raw carrots. Also leave raw potato slices in the mix. Within a couple weeks the colors are starting to pop. They are already starting the breeding...which is disappointing. I’d like them to grow a bit more before they divert energy to making babies. However...is what it is. Not like I can convince them otherwise.
