A. cf. agassizii BBCS

[Brilliant]

Hi again,

Check out this picture I got of my fish. This is the other male.

 

[animalmgc]

nice any spawns lately

 

[Brilliant]

Thanks. Another spawn should be coming soon. Growing out a few fry now in hopes to get another male to pair with some other females I have.

You can see a video of them here.

 

[hapaluku]

Very beautiful Male agassizii

 

[Bilbo]

That is a lovely looking fish.

 

[apisto420]

holy cow that is one nice looking fish..

 

[Brilliant]

Thank you very much for your feedback everyone!

He finally gave me that money shot. After running from the camera for so long it seemed as if he posed for me. Now if I just had that algae nailed...haha.

 

[briztoon]

Brilliant, that is one nice looking agassizii. Are you sure it's a BBCS variety? It looks very similar in body shape and fin patternation to an Alenquer variant, just different colours.

 

[Mike Wise]

Yes, it's A. cf. agassizii Broad Black Caudal Seam (BBCS). Note how short the soft tips of the dorsal and anal fin are compared to the Netz form. The Netz form develops very long tips, often extending beyond the tip of the caudal fin. That along with the broad black outer edge of the caudal fin are typical for the BBCS form.

 

[briztoon]

So much to learn. Thankyou Mike.

 

[Brilliant]

Yep. What he said...

Thanks man. I am really happy to have it and they are treating me well.

You know that time around spawning when the apistogramma is in rare form. The color is outstanding and the body language in full effect. This picture is the essence of that rare form. I wish I could have captured more detail in the eyes/pupils. The eyes are stunning in real life.

You can see his everyday posture in the video. I am only treated to this once and a while.