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Hi,

I,ve just noticed that my ancistrus (two out of three anyway) Seem to have become alot duller and have also developed some lighter patches on their bodies. Their scales might be a bit raised as well but Ã

lightening of the color in any fish can be a result of stress or mood.
Also diet is a big part of the patches as long as they dont look milky and they look like they are part of the coloring you are ok.
Here is a picture of my sailfin which should be all dark brown with the spots but look at all his patches it is just his diet.
Connie

Thanks,

I think it's probably a mix between stress and unvaried diet, they get mostly spirunella tabs with the odd cucumber thrown in and I've just introduced a small shoal of really active tetras.

I appreciate tha answer

Andy