Don't know what happened to the pics. Must have done something wrong. Have posted pics from photobucket before but can't remember how. Let me think about this.

 

Your picture isn't showing up for me. Are you using an image hosting site like photobucket? Without seeing it though, I would say your she is a he going through the process of taking on male coloration.

 

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I'm pretty sure it's a male going through the color change.

 

I thought about that but it all happened so suddenly. It seemed like I looked at her one day and didn't know for a second which fish it was. Well...I hope that's the case. I guess that seems like the most logical explanation. Thanks for confirming that for me. :thumb:

 

No problem. I'm sure that's what it is. I've had many go through it but have only kept the one male & he's really very pretty now that all the yellow/brown is gone and he is just black and white. I don't know what tank mates yours has, but don't be surprised if your fish (male auratus) turns into a real meanie now.

 

Well, thanks again for the info. HE'S the only Auratus I have. He's in with several others so with the info you've given me I will surely be keeping an eye on him.

 

LOL i could see how this could have scared you.....my male hongi before i got him females was so drab and ugly.....after finally finding him his harem as soon as they entered the tank he lit up like a rocket it was almost instantanious.

 

yeah you got a male...very drab adult fish not to mention very mean and nasty

 

I must admit I'm not too thrilled about the situation. He really is looking pretty ugly. So far he's behaving but if he decides to pull any funny stuff.....He's gone!!

 

my female did a similar color change when i took the male out (too aggressive) and i cant get any change out of her.. .oh well her hubby is in my pond .. and EVENTUALLY ...you'll probably give him the boot.. they are demons

 

yeah i was startled the first time i saw a male go through the color change :lol: however my current male is a total wimp, he even gets chased by haps, just goes to show that mbuna have personalities of their own.