color changing in tang?

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  1. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    what would cause my yellow tang to lose its color?
     
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    night time.
     
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  3. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Really? Well I did some tests and my Ph is pretty low too. 7.8. Now that the lights are on he is getting his color back. Weird.
     
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  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Many fish and most tangs will change color at night. They will either become more subdued or they get darker.
    Don't worry, he'll be fine!

    Happy WI reefing!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, May 20, 2009
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  5. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thanks guys, I guess I just panicked a little.
     
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