black bellied gsp - constantly
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:44 pm
Hi guys,
Just thought I'd ask around for some ideas and advice please, I have a gsp which I've had around three years now. In a suitably large brackish tank with plenty of foliage and hiding places etc. All parameters are fine, no ammonia etc (regular testing and water changes) and no tankmates. He is well fed with a wide variety of meaty foods. All in all should be no problems. But for a few months now his belly has been black, well, mostly black sometimes with a white strip down the middle but predominantly black. At first I was very worried, but he is very active exploring all the time, not glass surfing and he eats like a pig with much enthusiasm. I can't see how he would be stressed or unhappy and his behaviour doesn't suggest that either. Anyone got any ideas as to why he has turned black and stayed that way? If he was dying or something I imagine he would have done so by now, or at least be displaying some ailments. His tail is fanned out nicely, not clamped, and his top colour is bright. Also no sign of any skin disease etc. I just don't know what to do about it. Since black is usually assosciated with stress but I can't think of any reason for it. thanks in advance for any advice offered
Just thought I'd ask around for some ideas and advice please, I have a gsp which I've had around three years now. In a suitably large brackish tank with plenty of foliage and hiding places etc. All parameters are fine, no ammonia etc (regular testing and water changes) and no tankmates. He is well fed with a wide variety of meaty foods. All in all should be no problems. But for a few months now his belly has been black, well, mostly black sometimes with a white strip down the middle but predominantly black. At first I was very worried, but he is very active exploring all the time, not glass surfing and he eats like a pig with much enthusiasm. I can't see how he would be stressed or unhappy and his behaviour doesn't suggest that either. Anyone got any ideas as to why he has turned black and stayed that way? If he was dying or something I imagine he would have done so by now, or at least be displaying some ailments. His tail is fanned out nicely, not clamped, and his top colour is bright. Also no sign of any skin disease etc. I just don't know what to do about it. Since black is usually assosciated with stress but I can't think of any reason for it. thanks in advance for any advice offered