Awesome, thanks for responding Duane.
I have been looking into it myself but I keep finding conflicting information regarding the facial markings. Every time I think I've nailed it I read something contradictory.
The tear shape marking is long and thin, it lightens and darkens depending on either light level or mood.
This guy is very timid, if I approach the tank he shoots into the plants or driftwood. Very difficult to photograph.
I was thinking of getting a wild form blue acara (not a big fan of the electric blue) as a centerpiece single to go with my maculipinnis group. This guy came in with them as a contaminant. I've always loved the look of the adult diadema.
I managed to get some pics in natural light for the face markings, it really seems to accentuate iridescence.
sorry for the dubious quality.
Hopefully this helps!
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I have been looking into it myself but I keep finding conflicting information regarding the facial markings. Every time I think I've nailed it I read something contradictory.
The tear shape marking is long and thin, it lightens and darkens depending on either light level or mood.
This guy is very timid, if I approach the tank he shoots into the plants or driftwood. Very difficult to photograph.
I was thinking of getting a wild form blue acara (not a big fan of the electric blue) as a centerpiece single to go with my maculipinnis group. This guy came in with them as a contaminant. I've always loved the look of the adult diadema.
I managed to get some pics in natural light for the face markings, it really seems to accentuate iridescence.
sorry for the dubious quality.
Hopefully this helps!
