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	Neon Tetra losing color
reneeandpauly1 Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 14 Votes: 4 Registered: 10-May-2006	Hello there! Its been awhile since I've been on, but my tank has cycled and my fish have been doing fine for a few months now.. however, I have noticed today that one of my neon tetras isn't a bright color anymore but instead more of a faded color.. could there be anything wrong?
Posted 11-Oct-2006 23:04
Budzilla Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 197 Votes: 90 Registered: 18-Jul-2006	either it is sick or it is sleeping, what time of day did you see this? In the evening until early morning mine are a very faded color. Many fish change color a little bit when they sleep. -Vincent
Posted 12-Oct-2006 00:08
reneeandpauly1 Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 14 Votes: 4 Registered: 10-May-2006	Yeah it was just a few hours ago a little after I turned the lamp on.. maybe that was the problem? All my other fish seem fine, and they have been in my tank for about 3 months, so I don't think like that would be the problem. I didn't realize fish sleep.. well I kinda figured they do, but how? Do all fish change color or only some?
Posted 12-Oct-2006 01:19
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Edited by Natalie Anytime someone mentions Neons with faded color, the possibility of Neon Tetra Disease must be considered (EDIT: link isn't working, see below). Fish do sleep and often their colors fade, but it is only the pigments that fade and not the guanine crystals under the skin (which is what causes shininess/iridescence). If the blue stripe (which is made of guanine) is faded, then it is probably due to illness. http://www.fishpalace.org/Disease.html#NTD EDIT again: Whatever, just go here and scroll down to the part about Neon Tetra Disease. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 12-Oct-2006 03:16
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I also thought of Neon Tetra disease as soon as I read it. It used to be very difficult to treat but today if caught early enough it can be treated. Another reason to buy Cardinals as they are a stronger fish and do not seem e to that disease. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 12-Oct-2006 08:48
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	so of my neons fade but only for like 10 mins at the most. Is it the blue which is most faded or the red or both? also wat are u feeding them?
Posted 12-Oct-2006 21:51


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