Glowlight tetra's head turning black

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  1. Bandit

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    Hi

    I just noticed that my one glowlight tetras head is turning black. He seems fine and is eating and swimming normally.

    What could this be?
     
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    Hey, does it appear to be external or internal, i.e. is the black almost like a new pigmentation on his head, or perhaps like a darker area within his head -as glowlights are quite transparent fish.

    Either way it's difficult to say what it is, especially since he's behaving normally. Could you perhaps post a picture?
     
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    Any news on the glowlight...?
     
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    Sorry internet was down the whole weekend.

    It looks like its the pigmentation on his head. It hasnt spread and he is still healthy and happy. Someone said its a sign of old age but i'm not convinced. Will try and post a pic later.
     
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    Good to hear, thanks for the update. Pretty weird but he seems okay after a while with it so that's good.
     
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    Took some pics of the glowlight
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