I have a soft spot for "irregular" fish. If a fish has something wrong with it I don't mind. I know a lot of people won't bring home a fish if there is something imperfect about. I don't mind as long as its healthy. Sure some of these guys should have been culled. But lets face it thats almost barbaric in some ways. Like killing ugly puppies, if it is for the fishes own good okay, you know health reasons. My favorite oscar is an albino I got half grown from my lfs. He was a drop off, I saw he was missing his left pelvic fin and asked the shop owner if I could see closer to make sure it wasn't bit off. It was smooth, no scar just missing. Brought him right home. I see pictures of plenty of MFK fish that have abnormalities and everybody always comments on that first.
I just wanted to rave a little about that, they are pets. If someone posts a picture of a fish that has gill curl, drop eye, HITH scars, etc. Try not to dwell on that aspect. The fish can be very healthy and have past scars. Let it be, someone loves that fish.
I just wanted to rave a little about that, they are pets. If someone posts a picture of a fish that has gill curl, drop eye, HITH scars, etc. Try not to dwell on that aspect. The fish can be very healthy and have past scars. Let it be, someone loves that fish.
