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A. Bitaeniata

nijrem

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Hi.
As some of you know, I've recently purchased some wild caught Bitaeniata.

They're small still, so actual IDing might prove difficult.

I was wondering if any of you experts out there will be able to give me more info on the variety/location etc of these fish.
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The fish are quite white, with yellow accents on the fins. There's one male, and 3 females. Perhaps the white color is a sign of stress, but they seem to be acquiring more and more color; mostly yellow. The male seems to have a bit of a red streak on the top; depending on his mood. The females are mostly white with a bit of yellow, one female having quite a bit more yellow coloring. The second (Bitaeniata) line seems to appear only when they meet eachother and show their fins.

I'd appreciate any more info you guys could give me :)

Thanks in advance!


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Mike Wise

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The photos are not good enough to say anything about the fish. The fish show no colors on the face or fins. I think that the color balance is 'way off' on your camera.
 

nijrem

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I understand, I've taken the pictures with my iPhone, I'll try to get hold of a more versatile camera or adjust the images to represent what they look like to my eyes. Thanks anyway though, hope to provide you with better photos soon :)


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nijrem

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Still from the iPhone, but fiddled with iPhoto...
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This is quite truthful; they are mostly white & yellowish


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nijrem

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(and yeah; the tenellus isn't doing well; I've started adding a bit of easycarbo under dosing though; but if there's advice on those; feel free to add)


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