man I have learned this species is a real pain in the as$ to photograph just like JD's can be sometimes. No matter what angle or setting I try. The flash still washes off all the blue green pearl that completely covers his entire side. The only place it will capture this is on the fins, so the crappy no flash pics are just to get an idea of the true color. Even if you don't get a clear picture im sorry even they did not come out the way I wanted. I know it is possible, because I have seen many good pics taken by hobbyists, but I sure have not mastered the trick lol
He is a bad boy and rules his pond. Very owner responsive too. Comes right up to the side begging for food every time I am out in the fish room. I have waited for a long time to get my hands on one of these fish. They are so hard to come by ( large one's in the hobby). Been keeping fish for almost 17 years now, and have kept almost everything. Just never could get one. Now that I do. Please believe boys and girls. This fish will get BIG at the Bastard's house
Fish is about 10.5-11'' right now well see where he is at in a year from now







He is a bad boy and rules his pond. Very owner responsive too. Comes right up to the side begging for food every time I am out in the fish room. I have waited for a long time to get my hands on one of these fish. They are so hard to come by ( large one's in the hobby). Been keeping fish for almost 17 years now, and have kept almost everything. Just never could get one. Now that I do. Please believe boys and girls. This fish will get BIG at the Bastard's house









