Loving subtle coloring of Venustus female

[Escongleam]

Just at 5" ...... have grown out from 1.5".... Over time have really started to love this fish with a great, active and busy personality

 

[Rafini]

Subtle colours can be even better. I have a 3.5" young fossochromis rostratus growing out in my 75g and I'm pretty sure it's male because when the light hits his dorsal fin just right it's like electric colors. His body also shines blue when the light hits it right. They are a good example of a stunning fish that takes a long time to colour up. But the subtle beauty is really nice to see, it's what most tanganyikans have going for them besides behaviour