Unusual Coloured Starlights (L183)

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 17 Mar 2012, 22:01

A few years ago I bought a batch of L183 from another aquarist who'd bred them and shared them with a friend. Mine were moved on at a later date, but my friend kept his.
He's currently breaking his tank down and when I saw them I was amazed at how 'odd' they both looked. The pictures are of one of the two fish and I just wondered if anyone knew why they are both so unusual looking.
Thanks
Martin

davej · Post by **davej** » 25 Mar 2012, 22:45

Looks to me that they are just frightened and washed out.
Are they like this all the time?

plecomanpat · Post by **plecomanpat** » 26 Mar 2012, 00:19

defineately at least stressed and or frightened....almost looks like it passed on an hour before

jp11biod · Post by **jp11biod** » 26 Mar 2012, 04:27

I have a wild 183 and he is not as washed out as this one but nearly.

He seems healthy otherwise.

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 12 Apr 2012, 06:53

They are both like that all the time, and have been for a long time. At least it seems it's nothing to worry about, though a shame as the juvenile colours are much more attractive.
Thanks
Martin

Linus_Cello · Post by **Linus_Cello** » 16 Apr 2012, 21:32

I wonder if this fish has the same condition as the L7 mentioned in this post:
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... =5&t=35868