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The brightly coloured tips of the ventral fins in featherfin males serve as 'egg dummies,' and are used to attract females to the male's vent during spawning. In this way, they serve the same function as the the 'egg spots' that are commonly observed on the anal fins of many African haplochromine cichlids, but they are even more dramatic because the male can vibrate them to further excite the female during spawning. It's quite a show.
But lest you get the idea that most featherfins are yellow- only a few are- here are a few pics of other Ophthalmotilapia species, which are generally either blue or blue and black-
Ophthalmotilapia ventralis Kambimbwa 'Orange Cap'-
Ophthalmotilapia boops Nkondwe Island 'Neon Streak'-
But not all featherfins have the ventral fin egg dummies, as shown here in this spectacular male Cyathopharynx furcifer Resha-
These are all challenging fishes, but very special and more than worth the effort IMO.
They are quite striking as adults. From the look of this fish I'd guess that he's 5-6".
The Tanganyikans are coming, the Tanganyikans are coming, the Tanganyikans are coming!!!
John58Ford
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More of a tank progression pic.
-In the last 6 days one Shellie decided she did not like the open layout and has built a wall. I enjoy the organic movement in this tank, it's always interesting.
Aug-29
Sep-5
-In the last 6 days one Shellie decided she did not like the open layout and has built a wall. I enjoy the organic movement in this tank, it's always interesting.
Aug-29
Sep-5
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fishguy1978
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They are little bulldozers.
fishguy1978
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Back to the Pearsei avatar!
Yep, the old Porkchop... still need to get the new guy Kirby to sit still. Always does the happy, feed me dance when I get near.Back to the Pearsei avatar!
