A while back I posted pictures of a particularly dark Synspilum. It's about a year later. The fish is around five inches. While the brownish coloration is gone, it has maintained the darker coloration. I have five juvenile Synspilum in a 180 gallon tank by themselves...this fish among them. I had hoped to have it pair off ith the larger male that I had. It has become apparent that there is some competition for the males affection. The change in coloration is amazing in both fish. While the darker (a female) lightens up a little, the lighter female virtually glows.
As seen a year ago:
Showdown:
Male with darker female. She looks fairly normal in coloration here.
Until you look at the competing female:
As seen a year ago:
Showdown:
Male with darker female. She looks fairly normal in coloration here.
Until you look at the competing female:
