The fish shown on our website are representative of the fish you will receive and not the exact specimens. Many of our fish are still juveniles and haven’t gotten their adult coloration yet. Please be aware that wild caught fish may come with imperfections such as torn fins, missing fin rays, etc. Fish are likely to change color during shipping as the stress can cause them to temporarily lose color. Here is an example of just 20 minutes of being in a bag: You can see how the once black fish is starting to turn gray/white. You will likely see this happen with the fish you order as well. After a few hours in your tank, the fish should return to normal coloration as long as they feel comfortable.