No personal experience but I have seen pictures of some stunning adults on the internet that started as juvinals. I have seen that exact same quote multiple times. It seems in this hobby that 1 person puts something on the internet, then it is copied and pasted all over the place. I wouldn't worry about it. The joy of watching this fish transition would probably be worth the tiny amount of color loss, if there actually is any color loss at all. See below link to answer your question.“The juvenile is black with circular white and blue stripes starting at the tail. Although sought after for its colors, in captivity, the adult coloration may not be as striking or brilliant. The changing angelfish will vary in coloration and pattern as it transforms from juvenile to the adult coloration.”
Emperor Angel Journey from Juvenile to Adult
The emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is the most well-known angel fish in the aquarium industry, With striking colors, bold body, combined with personality and an attitude, It is not only me but also many other hobbyist consider it the most beautiful fish. It is readily available and...
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