Stripes on Yellow Watchman Concerning?

[KaiPono]

Noticed today that my yellow watchman goby has developed stripes. I know that blennies do this when stressed, so should I be concerned? He’s still feeding well and behaving normally with his pistol buddy.

 

[MnFish1]

I would not be concerned - if that is the only issue. How long have you had it? Any other changes?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Noticed today that my yellow watchman goby has developed stripes. I know that blennies do this when stressed, so should I be concerned? He’s still feeding well and behaving normally with his pistol buddy.

Known as bars is part of its pigment
Can be triggered by stress- elevated temperature. Salinity or tank mate

 

[KaiPono]

I would not be concerned - if that is the only issue. How long have you had it? Any other changes?

I’ve had him for ~4 months without issue. Sourced from LFS who had him for 30-days following a tank breakdown. He’s been quite strong and competes well with the clowns.

No other noticeable changes other than we returned from 10 days of travel on Sunday. Thinking he may just need to get back on frozen food and off the pellet Twinkies??