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very nice!I had some very long ago but their finnage weren't so long.
Jinxed fishy photographer
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These was in our stores a while ago.
The males have this gill plate extension thingy besides the extensions on the caudal, anal and dorsal fins. Notice the filament that ends with a white dot near the lateral line? It moves. Not sure what is the function though...
I thought it is quite cute with all the extensions flowing as the fish dance around the tank. Anyone keeping these?
ck
very nice!
why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
hexazona · crumenatum · Galleria Botanica
Such amazing details!!
Cheers,
I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
Yippie!! Reptiles and Fishies!
no chance to see them even..haha..
Jinxed fishy photographer
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Prowl the LFS more often lor. Saw in 3 places. I think most people thought they are feeder swordtails.Originally Posted by ranmasatome
ck
p.s. Justin, if you want, pick up from me. I lost the female died though.
I let mine into my "pond" long ago as their sword weren't very long. I think there is at least one still around but really hard to see.
why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
hexazona · crumenatum · Galleria Botanica
The gill extension is supposed to be a secondary sexual organ that secretes a chemical to attract females.
Jinxed fishy photographer
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Ooo. That's interesting. Too bad the females died.
Thanks Matt for the information.
ck
SA, CA & WA Dwarf Cichlid collector
i had tried with 12pcs from C328 & all died off so easily....main reason - the sword became target "food" for some of my dwarf cichlid & other tetras. Once injured, they are soon died from the bateria attack from the wounds.
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