Calico, Another variegated addition Options

[goldrush]

A calico is by definition, having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly according to the dictionary.Although this is not a typical edonishiki with the usual splendour of colours,OMO ,the way it carries itself ,together with its body conformation more than make up for the former shortfall.Even a conspicuous spicule overgrowth at its dorsal end of its caudal fin fail to deter me from purchasing this specimen as its is easily removable without much recurrence.Unlike my previous calico which is inadequate in its headgrowth,this one shows promising wen development at its tender age.This male is closed to 5 inch and definite to add some colors to my already overstocked collection.I know Sabine would be thrilled to see another calico in this forum.Please enjoy

A side profile:

Hey PSI reading 128 liao ,even he is wearing a white N95 face mask what about us?






Another view





And as usual a video clip to end and show its swimming and deportment.



goldrush

[d_golem]

Magnificent growth, GR!
I just love its headgrowth which resembles a flowerhorn hump. Or that old bald chinese deity that usually laughing and carrying a stick. Makes the fish looks more "human"
How big is it now?and how do you remove the growth on its caudal fin?

[goldrush]

Magnificent growth, GR!
I just love its headgrowth which resembles a flowerhorn hump. Or that old bald chinese deity that usually laughing and carrying a stick. Makes the fish looks more "human"
How big is it now?and how do you remove the growth on its caudal fin?

Kekeke you mean the God of Longevity




I have not measured it precisely but I think it should be near 7 inch

And the spicule that stick out of the dorsal root of tail was just snipped off without any sign of regrowth nor scarring


I think the headgrowth can be due to combination of factors.Genetics which is beyond our control and factors which are within our control namely
1) Water conditions
2)Feed......Worms and algae


Here are another two calico which are showing growth spurts of their wens.Though not as significant,you can see the raised areas which form the crown which I hope will proliferate as in the red piece.I can't be sure