Orange shoulder tang changing colors...after adult colors.

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  1. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    So not sure whats going on. He was completely adult color a few months ago.
    Now hes showing this color change on his back and tail. Any ideas why? It looks cool, but im just wondering.
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    Not sure why but what a beautiful fish.
     
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  4. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Lol thanks guys.
    Here is a pic from a month or 2 ago. As you can see he has changed alot since then.
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    DBOSHIBBY, Apr 19, 2013
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  5. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    well ive done some research and i guess that after they get there adult colors they can revert back to the juvenile colors in certain situations. looks like he may be doing that but only on his tail and top of body, i guess ill watch and see what happens lol
     
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    He's just feeling like a big kid in your tank with all that room to swim. :)
     
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  7. DGegg

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    beautiful colors
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

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    he's immature and not ready to be an adult yet :)
     
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    lol thanks.
    you guys might be right, he is a little immature ;)
     
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    He sexy and he knows lol
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