dis-colouration on sailfin pleco

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glyde
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dis-colouration on sailfin pleco

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Just a bit concerned, he still feeds and seems well, is this ok?

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Re: dis-colouration on sailfin pl*co

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Yup. He's fine. I have that does this too. You have nothing to worry about
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Re: dis-colouration on sailfin pl*co

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what would cause it?
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Re: dis-colouration on sailfin pl*co

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Probably growth. The pattern changes as the fish gets older.
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