Paleness

[StarOrbs]

I currently have a trio of Clown Loaches and they are having a fun time with each other swimming together. I just added two more clowns to the previously one I had and I realized that the one that was in alone for a few days is pretty pale in comparision. Does anyone have any ideas or will it just take a couple weeks for him to adjust and get his color back? He has been eating well so I know he's getting food. My 2 firemouths and severum have good colors. Could it have anything to do with him being alone by himself for a few days. I've only had him for about 5 days. Any Ideas?

 

[WILDER]

Just keep an eye on him, it could be the stress of being moved to a new enviroment.

 

[Gix]

Is the whole thing pale, or is it just the black stripes? More dominant clown loaches commonly have a greyish hue, which is especially visible on the stripes. If the whole thing is kind of pale, however, it may just be stress.