Regular Member cometgirl Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 I just brought my telescope, Ben, in from the pond for the winter, and he has gone through a dramatic change over the summer. He has about doubled in size in the last 6 months and I'll let the pictures speak for themselves on his coloring. He has always been a two-sided fish, one side more white, the other more red. Here is his white side before and now His red side before And now He has lost almost all of his black, and all his colors are much more intense. He will definitely be going back out in the pond next summer! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rai-nbow Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 Wow!!! Pretty. ^.^ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 I love a good color change That is very dramatic! He's gorgeous then and now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 Yep many of them lose their black even in the fish tank. But he is still a stuning fish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 what an amazing transformation he a real cutie now as well as before thanks for sharing your pic's with us 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 yers, that yummy pond water has definitely helped him out. Congrats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 Is it natural sun light that does that kind of dramatic change. I know all fish go through colour changes but Ben looks soooooo different. Just wondering if the sun shine helps! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 Looking good! I actually like him better now after the change! He is so gorgeous! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cometgirl Posted November 3, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks everyone. The pond really does wonders for all my fish's coloring. I think it is probably the combination of sunlight, and nibbling algae all day long. I may try to photograph my commons tomorrow when I clean out the pond. Their colors are really strong too, though they haven't changed quite so much! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 4, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2010 That colour change is incredible! Amazing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted November 4, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2010 I have to say, I think I like his new colors better myself! I'm looking forward to photos of your other fish. He is stunning! Love his name too. My favorite cousin is named Ben. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jhortensius Posted November 4, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2010 My fish has gone through a similar colour change (lost all his black), but not because he was in a pond. Nice looking fish!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted November 5, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 5, 2010 Very beautiful goldie, I miss the black though. I love the black specs on goldies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member arabpaso Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 He looks fabulous--good job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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