Color Changes

[RichBowyer]

I've noticed from time to time that some of my fish become darker in color. I have definitely seen this several times in my male krib and twice in my female. Does it necessarily indicate anything?

[gm72]

Stress perhaps?

[RichBowyer]

That was my concern. I think I'll take my strips home tonight and test.

[shockshockshad]

Strips are not accurate at all. Once they hit the air, the humidity immediately alters them thus giving you false results.

[gm72]

Agreed. Testing strips are not at all accurate. I mean, they may give you a general idea of where you are as far as the parameter is concerned but will not at all give you accurate results.

[RichBowyer]

I know, I know...........but its what I's got right now.

[MandyL]

I know that in Keyholes, their colouring gets darker when they are aggressive/territorial, and often when they breed.

[Incredulous_Ed]

Depends on the fish. In most SA dwarf cichlids, not sure about west african ones, they become darker when they are stressed. Or it could be breeding colors or somethng. I really dont know much about WA dwarves.