Re: Nannacara sp "red"

[Steve Lasky <festae00@yahoo.com>]

Mike,

Thanks.  I'm not real sure if these are anomala or not as I don't have much
experience with the genus as a whole.  First thing I can say is there is definite
amounts of red in atleast the dorsal and anal fins.  Although the fins aren't solid
red, it's hard to explain.  Goes maybe 1/4-1/2 way up on the dorsal and most of the
anal fin is red.  There seems to be some red/orange in the caudal as well as the
pectorals.  However, the red is the strongest in the dorsal and anal fins. The tips
of the dorsal are also a red.    Also, on what I presume to be the males, there's red
dotted lines along the bottom of the stomach.  Lastly, some have a bluish/turquoise
tone to the gill covers.  I'll try and take some pics in the next day or 2.  For now,
I want to let them settle in a bit more, though from what I can tell they're eating.
Does this sound like anything you've ever seen?  Maybe a regional morph of anomala?
Thanks again.
Steve

Mike & Diane Wise wrote:

> Steve,
>
> The only Nannacara that I've ever seen that was called "red" were N. anomala that
> had a reddish anal fin. If your fish look like N. anomala, then that's probably
> what they are.
>
> Mike Wise
>
> Steve Lasky wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I was just at the lfs and was browsing through when I saw a tank with a
> > couple of these fish in it labeled as red Nannacara.  I've kept N.
> > anomala before and they were easy, but I can't find any reference to
> > this particular fish.  I realize I should have looked for info on them
> > before I bought them, but I don't trust stores to keep anything I want
> > alive for any amount of time ;)  Anyway, I was just curious if anyone
> > had any idea what this fish might be and if they should be kept like
> > anomala? If not, what needs to be altered?  Thanks in advance.
> > Steve
> >
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