Re: Apisto ID

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Simon,

The other respondents are probably correct, it's probably a form of A. hongsloi.
To be absolutely certain I'd have to know, does the lateral band ever loses its
zigzag pattern and forms a lattice-like one: ( )( )( )( )( )( )? This is usually
seen at times on hongsloi-like fish. If your fish is well over a year old I'd
bet that it is a female that is showing some masculine traits as it ages. Many
apisto females show this. (Do fish undergo menopause??)

Mike Wise

Alicia and Simon Voorwinde wrote:

> This one has been by itself for over a year. Would it still have subdominant
> colouration if this is the case ? Just recently it seems to be changing
> shape and colour and getting that characteristic sickel-shaped pelvic fins.
> If I get some females do you think it will speed the development of dominant
> male characteristics? It is currently in with a trio of A. gibbiceps in a
> 55g planted tank until I work out what it is. They (the gibbiceps) are much
> smaller than this one.
>
> Simon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <NaturalDTP@aol.com>
> To: <apisto@listbox.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 9:05 PM
> Subject: Re: Apisto ID
>
> > In a message dated 26/01/02 10:02:16 GMT Standard Time,
> svavevav@idx.com.au
> > writes:
> >
> > > Do female hongsloi get that red patch at the base of the caudal fin ?
> >
> > They do occasionally,  but I think your picture is of a subdominant
> juvenille
> > male hongsloi.
> >
> > Alan W
> >
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com.
> > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help,
> > email apisto-request@listbox.com.
> >
> >
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com.
> For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help,
> email apisto-request@listbox.com.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com.
For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help,
email apisto-request@listbox.com.