Young Ocellaris developed stripes

[Lockheed]

Recently got this lil 4 inch guy, and after transferring him to his new tank he immediately developed this discoloration/pattern. Couldn't find any info on this. He's currently showing regular new tank behavior like being skittish and scared. It's been 3 days since, should I be worried?

 

[Matteus]

Is it solo, or are there any tank mates? Also does it have anywhere to hide?

Looks fine to me. They tend to change colours fairly rapidly when small like that. I’d say when they are darker colours they are typically happier than when they are washed out and faded. But I’m no expert. Lol

 

[TheWolfman]

That fish looks wicked stressed out. I know this might seem like a dumb question but how long has that tank been setup? Is it cycled? Bass usually will eat right away as long as your feeding them something that they have taken before.

 

[Nove Sedici]

Recently got this lil 4 inch guy, and after transferring him to his new tank he immediately developed this discoloration/pattern. Couldn't find any info on this. He's currently showing regular new tank behavior like being skittish and scared. It's been 3 days since, should I be worried?

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The stripes are nothing to worry about, had lots of PB developing stripes. Being shy and skittish is normal for small PB. Add some active tank mates (silver dollars) might help.

I currently have 2 kelberi in a growout tank which were still very shy after 5 weeks, after I added 5 metynnis maculatus they immediately stoppped hiding all the time. However they are still shy, It will dissapear when bigger, my cichla in the larger tank are eating smelt straight out of my hand (but will ocassionally miss the smelt and bite my finger )
My growouts are strange, they won't eat smelt, silversides or bloodworms. They only take pellets and live guppys

 

[Lockheed]

Is it solo, or are there any tank mates? Also does it have anywhere to hide?

Looks fine to me. They tend to change colours fairly rapidly when small like that. I’d say when they are darker colours they are typically happier than when they are washed out and faded. But I’m no expert. Lol

Currently in quarantine by himself. And he's got a spot in the tank to hide.

 

[Lockheed]

That fish looks wicked stressed out. I know this might seem like a dumb question but how long has that tank been setup? Is it cycled? Bass usually will eat right away as long as your feeding them something that they have taken before.

I understand the worry but the tank has been cycled for about 6 months now. Also, forgot to mention it in the original post, he eats just shyly though.

 

[TheWolfman]

I would put some sort of substrate and some Decore just to give the fish some cover to feel comfortable. Your fish shouldn’t be that dark That’s a sign of stress and should be the first clue that something is off. Double check your parameters and make sure there’s no ammonia or nitrite in the water. What temperature are you keeping him at. It’s recommended to keep growouts at a higher temperature of 85.

 

[Matteus]

I would put some sort of substrate and some Decore just to give the fish some cover to feel comfortable. Your fish shouldn’t be that dark That’s a sign of stress and should be the first clue that something is off. Double check your parameters and make sure there’s no ammonia or nitrite in the water. What temperature are you keeping him at. It’s recommended to keep growouts at a higher temperature of 85.

My bad. I’m happy to be corrected. Like I said I’m no expert.

 

[Tony A.]

Sounds like he's the only fish in the tank .
Small pbass do better in groups of 3,5,7 odd numbers .
Like others said add some dark gravel and some rock or wood to hide under and add about 3-5 small silver dollar's that guy will perk up . he's really Stressted out.
Good luck. PS bump the temp up to about 87-88 I'm asuming the water is ok.