montyschloss Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hey guys, I've got a large beautiful Peppermint bristlenose - Male 15cm. yesterday I noticed he is looking a bit pale on top. Now I know BNC's can change their colour to match their surroundings - he lives in a white PVC tube - so it makes sense that he should be lighter, but it's really inconsistant and patchy. Tank Conditions about 120L for two Peppermints Ehiem 2217 - heaps of filter, with carbon normally really dark (a small light in one corner) - but i let some light in for photos Ph- 7.5 amm -0 nitrite -0 nitrate -0 27 degrees C Have a look at these images and let me know what you think. - I'm hoping it's not a sickness notice how it's symmetrical? This is where he lives - he has a female in the ceramic log beside him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotzy Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 looks normal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyschloss Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 looks normal to me Well that's good to hear - he's my first peppermint - only had him a few weeks - I'm use to them being jet black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotzy Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 see what others have to say but mine have got light patches on them and there healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizen088 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 The light coloured substrate and stress can make the go like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyschloss Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Ok consensus is good... phew! I'm going to look into replacing for a darker cave/log/pipe and darker substrate I'll get some more driftwood too. Thanks for the speedy replies guys!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
