Xingu peacock bass question!

[aykinhk]

I recently have this little xingu peacock bass from LFS
Been around 7 weeks now
Can anyone see photos below that why bass look so pearl , is this normal and health?? He is swim free and eating fine
Is that any problem ??

The last photos is the day 1 got him .
Thanks

 

[TheWolfman]

It's normal, fish will change color based upon their surroundings. The white sand and clear back drop will wash out the colors a bit. Try adding a darker background. I'm partial to black and run that on all my tanks, I feel that's the best way to get the full potential out of a fishes coloring. Very nice looking Xingu by the way.

 

[aykinhk]

It's normal, fish will change color based upon their surroundings. The white sand and clear back drop will wash out the colors a bit. Try adding a darker background. I'm partial to black and run that on all my tanks, I feel that's the best way to get the full potential out of a fishes coloring. Very nice looking Xingu by the way.

I am using mixed brown gravel and clear background , will try black out the background and see,Thanks
So is xingu should look more green or yellow

 

[TheWolfman]

I am using mixed brown gravel and clear background , will try black out the background and see,Thanks
So is xingu should look more green or yellow

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That all really depends on the blood line. Xingu are normally farm breed and adult coloring can vary quite a bit. Your fish has red eyes, and I suspect it's got more pure wild blood line, rather then a line breed fish. This is a lot more desirable. Keep it well feed and post up a growout thread to track its progress.

 

[haynchinook334]

Normal