Melanopus in a FO w/out a nem?

[Jerry W]

They look great! Glad they're doing well for you.

 

[SDguy]

Thanks, I am very happy with them.

 

[Winwood]

Wonderful fish!

 

[SDguy]

Thanks... I'm really going to have to try to get pics without the camera flash.

 

[SDguy]

Looks like the time may be approaching. They are definitely hanging our together more, and I've glimpsed them both "mouthing" an area on the tank overflow. Perhaps spawning is in the future? We'll see what that does to their aggression level...

 

[SDguy]

Well, still no eggs... I think the tank is way too busy for them to be able to "get busy"

On a side note, I am happy to report that both fish have kept their bright orange anal fins, which, judging by a Google image search of the species, isn't too common.

 

[Winwood]

There's quite a few different variants of melanopus. Some are much more vibrant than others, depending on the collection point. Yours are definitely one of the nicer varieties.

 

[worm5406]

I will have to take a picture of mine and see how they compare.

Here is a small video:

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I have a few more, from over a year ago too when it was in the same anemone it is in now, but that is good for now.