Re: Apisto sp. "Cara Pintada"

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Gary,

I think you are describing 2 different species. The highly colorful one seems to describe A. sp. Papagien/Parrot more than Winkelfleck. Without actually seeing the fish it would be hard to say. You might even have A. sp. Pebas or A. sp. Dolly.

Mike Wise

Frauley Elson wrote:

> I have a fish here which is similar, but I've seen two distinct colour forms. I've been picking away at a TFH article on it for a few weeks now now. I have to make reference to colour patterns other than black, as the forms I've seen share their black markings.
> My male (a mixer from an undefined locality) had a blue and red mottled face, a vivid metallic green back, red tips on the dorsal, a yellow caudal with powder blue tips, and black and yellow ventrals. Pretty fish.
> I've also seen a fish with an overall beige colouration, but the identical stripes along the flanks.
> Is this what others are seeing from adult males, or did I have a different colour variety? I'm going to have to call it something for the article, which is on breeding it. I don't want to confuse the issue.
> I have a dozen or so fry doing well.
>
> -Gary
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