heather Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 In one tank labelled Bolivian Butterfly were three fish. All were a similar size, and all had the same washed out colour and were definately rams. But two had one definate black spot on the flank and the other had two! Was i looking at the same sort of fish? Is this just a male female thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 There are at least two different forms in the hobby. The One-spot Altispinosus is the typical form with one (sometimes two) spots on the flanks. The Two-spot Altispinosus has the same pattern but also has a caudal spot. Aqualog shows a form called M. altispinosus "MATO GROSSO" that has a broad patch running from the gill cover to the flank spot. Whether or not these are all the same species is still up in the air. I found this on a post in 'the krib'. Sounds like it could be an answer. Anyway i will get all three and try to get some colour into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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