Sick sailfin ( Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus )

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Sick sailfin ( Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus )

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My sailfin is looking very sorry for it self, the discoloured flank is a pale grey as though its lost its natural colour. I am having to treat a couple of Angels with Malachite green and copper mix. Could this be the reason or has he be in a fight with my big Panaque. My heaters have guards fitted
Can anyone answer my question please.
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Re: Sick sailfin ( Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus )

Post by Narwhal72 »

Looks like you actually have a Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps there and that change in coloration is pretty normal for the species.

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Re: Sick sailfin ( Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus )

Post by squid »

Yup agree thats their normal coloration , not sure if it depends on their mood
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