"Sunset"

["Uneekwa" <francinebethea@excite.com>]

On Friday I purchased 5 "Sunset".  I was unable to sex them at all.
Occasionally, I witnessed a trace of black with yellow in their ventral fins
as I fished them out.  Similar to the Nijsseni female.  Apparently they are
juveniles.
Once home, the fish displayed a dark line along the body that ends with a
spot at the beginning of the caudal fin.  Along the base of the dorsal fin
there is a dark line that seems to be broken, like a checkerboard pattern.
The color of the body is a brownish color.  Otherwise, there is no other
color evident.
I find them EXTREMELY shy.
However, when I checked on them this morning, four of them were in the
floor.  The cover on the tank had only an 1.5" space to allow for the
heater.  I checked the water and the temperature and everything checked to
be within normal parameters.  The lone fish was under the coconut shell.  
Nevertheless, I bought 4 more today.  Once they came around the flaring of
gills and lip locking began.  I put a full cover on the tank after putting
in more plants, coconut shells and 4 gold tetras.  They are eating and
hiding.
Where on earth will I find a book that will have a picture of these fish?
Secondly, is there anyone out there who would be willing to describe the
juveniles coloration of this fish?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Francine in MD
Fish - photography - genealogy




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