I would think dark substrate. IME the dark gravel and sand tends to bring out fish's colors more.
Festae spot question?
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Jason_S;1768482; said:the owner of the fish will see the stripes when the fish becomes comfortable and then will be able to see if the bars form a Y or not.I was just referring to the general notion that caudal spot is the best way to tell festae from uro...I've seen juvenile festae that people have sworn up and down were uro because the spot looked larger than it should but the bars clearly formed a Y and as the fish grew the caudal spot stayed proportionally smaller than the caudal peduncle as it should on festae.
and of course this only works with juveniles anyway because male festae hardly ever show their stripes as they get past say 4" or so, but then again that's another sure fire way to tell it's festae and not uro.
Each methods will have its problems. A mix of all 3 (number of stripes, Y bar and caudal spot) should get it right the vast majority of the time. Also ordering from a trusted breeder/distributer helps too
That festae is a beauty! The spot on mine looks to be in the same spot as yours. I know for sure they are not wild caught though. Hopefully I will be lucky and get a female. I believe mine arnt the uroplathouamis. They have the rear tail spot in the same spot yours does. Mine do not show bars like that though I can only see them when they are first wake up or I turn the light on when they are trying to sleep.davidefc;1768892; said:Heres my F0 female, you can she the "y" well on this pic......
Thanks guys you have been a great help!
DarthV;1768733; said:Each methods will have its problems. A mix of all 3 (number of stripes, Y bar and caudal spot) should get it right the vast majority of the time. Also ordering from a trusted breeder/distributer helps too
yeah, THAT'S the best way to ensure you know what you have...order from trusted sources only
