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I probably photograph these two fish more than any other. The female F0 P. managuense from Honduras. All of these photos are shot using three flash units. Two on the top and one on the bottom.

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The male in the middle of "kiting" in front of the female.

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Female in pursuit of the male.

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Close up of the fins;

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The pair:

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Paratheraps zonatum

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The fish possesses a very large caudal fin. His body length at 14" makes the top and bottom of the caudal fin close to six inches.

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Lit from the top you can see the beautiful markings on the dorsal fin.

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One shot of my reclusive P. briedohri. He spends a lot of time sitting in or around a large pot in the tank. The two females in the tank with him move around a lot.

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Gruff Master;4753777; said:
That Briedohri is awesome! To this day, I have never seen an adult in person. Very beautiful fish!

I agree, that Briedohri is one sweet looking fish. Mo seriously has one of thee sweetest collections of fish. I really enjoy looking at his pics.
 
Awesome pics, Mo! You have inspired Me to give jags a try,first with Jumbo and then these.I have a couple 5" gold x regular jags,hopefully the male will turn out nice
 
bigriver;4753776; said:
wow! amazing looking fish. The coloring is spectacular.

Thanks. It's all about the light...more thank you need and just the right position.

Gruff Master;4753777; said:
That Briedohri is awesome! To this day, I have never seen an adult in person. Very beautiful fish!

Funny you should mention that. The ACA convention is in D.C. this year. I was thinking of bringing a few of my big guys down to the show. I don't think they will have a chance of winning but I thought some folks who haven't seen some of these species in a tank would get a chance to see an adult specimen.


Gatorxxx420;4753836; said:
I agree, that Briedohri is one sweet looking fish. Mo seriously has one of thee sweetest collections of fish. I really enjoy looking at his pics.
Thanks :)

NWatson;4753848; said:
Once again nice pics. The P. briedohri. looks great.
I almost lost him to a swim bladder problem. Four months recovery. Thought he was a goner.

fishluvr12;4753853; said:
Awesome pics, Mo! You have inspired Me to give jags a try,first with Jumbo and then these.I have a couple 5" gold x regular jags,hopefully the male will turn out nice

Go for it. it's an awesome wet pet. K
 
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