Black Widow Tetra Colour Question

[cheekypigs]

I just purchased some more black widow tetra to keep the one I already have company but upon getting them home their colour is all washed out and grey not like the real intense black of the one already in the tank, will the colour come back to them or did I buy duds?

 

[rich]

I bought 5 black widows 18 months ago and 4 have remained the same colour throughout their lives (variable shades). One seems to have a bit darker over the last few months although it is generally accepted they grow lighter with age.

If the colour doesn't return over the next few days after they destress, they may be grey widow tetras.

 

[cheekypigs]

thanks! am a little disappointed now oh well I'm sure I'll grow to love them and they'll keep spiddy company she (or he) is swimming round the bag thats floating with them in she looks like she wants to get in with them bless

 

[vancouver]

They are most likely just stressed from being moved... give them a day or 2, and they should brighten up.

 

[cheekypigs]

They are most likely just stressed from being moved... give them a day or 2, and they should brighten up.

their colours back they soo pretty

 

[corydoras]

yep black widows can actually change there flanks of black near there gills from black to grey, vice versa...