Clown shifting colors

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  1. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Ok so one of my clowns (what I'm thinking is the female) has started to shift color. The patch of orange between the first and second white band is turning black. I actually like it, it looks different. It's not hosting anything so I don't think it's from coral stings or anything. Here's a crappy phone pic. The punk wouldn't stay still long enough to get anything better.

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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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  3. anb

    anb Coral Banded Shrimp

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    One of my mom's clowns is changing color too. Just like you described... an orange patch in between the first bars. When I saw it, I had no idea what was wrong so we tested water, checked salinity, all that jazz thinking it was a sign of stress. Nothing was wrong. It's odd. I know other fish change as they mature, I suppose a clown shouldn't be any different. :p Learn something new everyday with this hobby! ;D
     
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