Another scopas tang

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    While my other one is almost completely black, this one is almost completely white. It barely has any dark pigments. I would call it albino except it doesn't have pink eyes. However there is pink around the mouth and noses.

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    Dingo, Aug 1, 2012
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  2. bearrock

    bearrock Astrea Snail

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    Looks good!
     
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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I think the word you're looking for is hypomelanism.
     
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  4. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Here it is today. Anyone have an idea?
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    Dingo, Aug 2, 2012
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  5. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Malnutrition maybe? Or just it's colors
     
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  6. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Had the lfs hold it for me for 3 weeks. I know it's not malnourished
     
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  7. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Just because they held it doesn't mean it was getting the best food for it. Other than its natural color what do you think it could be?
     
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  8. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    It's been the same color since when I first saw it on 5/14. Has to be the natural color
     
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  9. steve wright

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  10. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Excellent article Steve! Thank you :)
    I doubt it will... but It would be quite cool if it develops colors like a tri color!
     
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