ocellaris clownfish changing color?

[SpartaReef]

Got a black clown and an orange clown... The orange clown appears to be darkening to a blackish color as if it might change to match the larger (both juvies) black clown.

I knew the black ones have some orange on them and get blacker as they age, but a completely orange clown turning black?

Anyone have ideas or experiences related?

 

[bues0022]

Is it turning completely black? Or maybe just looking a bit dark, like a suntan? O's have been known to "tan" a little bit under bright lights. They will look a little muddy, but still have an orange tone. Can you post a picture?

 

[SpartaReef]

Looks darker than in picture, tank lights mess with the camera

 

[ernieq]

black ocellaris are orange when really young, then they turn black. Based on fin color development I'd say your clowns are about 1.25 inch and about 6 to 7 months old. You may have a late bloomer turning dark now. It could also be a "mocha" type that looks brown when adult.