black markings on wild caught apistos

[cootwarm]

Does anyone know if these marks get passed on to the next generation?

If it's caused by a parasite are the fry affected?

I haven't seen any posts that state if they do or don't. But I may have over looked one. The fact that these marks are always mentioned in conjuction with wild caught fish, I assume the answer is no. Does anyone know otherwise?

FYI here are shortcut links to 2 threads where these marks were discussed:

http://forum.apistogramma.com/viewtopic.php?t=1937&highlight=marks

http://forum.apistogramma.com/viewtopic.php?t=2168&highlight=markings

Thanks,
Michael

 

[_BaDgUy_]

No, they don't get passed along

The A. cacatuoides that I bought from wild parents, which the male was covered with these black spots and absolutely gorgeous, did not have any spots.

 

[cootwarm]

Hi David,

I know what you mean. I have a female wild cacatuoides that has an interesting pattern of these patches and they look pretty sharp when she is in her bright yellow brooding colors.

Michael