Difference between Golden Eye / Watermelon?

[jasper24]

Can someone tell me the difference in these? I received a "Watermelon" frag from a very reputable vendor but want to make sure there was not a mix up. I just saw a picture of a Golden Eye and it looks similar to the one that I received.

 

[nmprisons]

Golden eye is purple with yellow mouths. Watermelon is actually pink with yellow mouths and a green rim. The pink will have hints of purlple, red, and even black in it.

 

[jasper24]

Thanks nmprisons. I definately have a Watermelon. It has a fluorescent green trim, pink body with purple mixed in and a yellow/green mouth. It is small but very striking. Got some nice Lords to go with it!

Thanks, Darren

 

[nmprisons]

you have to share the pics then ... may I ask where you got them from?

 

[jasper24]

nmprisons I PM'd you. Not sure of proper etiquette so I decided to play it safe. It was a very good transaction and I posted about it in the vendor experiences forum.

 

[jasper24]

I will attempt to post pics as soon as they settle in. I am computer challenged but I will try.

 

[Fliger]

Who was the vendor? I wouldn't buy a "watermelon" at watermelon prices if I couldn't trace the lineage. I have several echnos and the watermelon is definitely different than the rest, much more intense pink. They're all beautiful but like I said, if its true LE watermelon prices, I hope the vendor can track the lineage.

 

[slojmn]

I have both and they are totally different side by side. The original, Tyree/Hugo watemelon is pink, pink, pink, with greenish/yellow mouths and the green rim. The Aquascene Golden eye is more of a deep burgandy with gold/yellow eyes and the green rim. Very different. My pics on my website don't really illustrate the difference very good but you can check them both out on my "lps" page. The Aquascene golden eye grows faster than my watermelon as well.