[NZ1001]

Got this one from a chain store, was in a mixed tank for regular $. It's just under 2".
So, does it look like a fire fish to you?
Thx.

 

[Rift485]

You got that right

 

[dielikemoviestars]

Fire fish? Not sure what that is...
This fish looks like the typical line-bred hybrid peacock (called "Dragon's Blood," "Sunshine," etc.).
I am willing to bet my foot that it's hormoned if it's that colorful at 2".

 

[NZ1001]

Thanks guys.
I believe it is just another name besides "Dragon's Blood," "Sunshine," etc. I too, think it was very likely hormoned, although I wouldn't bet my body part on it.

 

[Joea]

Fire fish? Not sure what that is...

Fire Fish
Dragons Blood
Strawberry
Tangerine
Poseidon
Sunburst
Neon Red
Red Regal
Super Red
Flame
Super-Ultra-Hyper-Magic-Flying-Redder-Than-The-Reddest-Red-Peacock.

They're all the same... ok, I made up that last one.

 

[Rift485]

Fire fish? Not sure what that is...

Fire Fish
Dragons Blood
Strawberry
Tangerine
Poseidon
Sunburst
Neon Red
Red Regal
Super Red
Flame
Super-Ultra-Hyper-Magic-Flying-Redder-Than-The-Reddest-Red-Peacock.

They're all the same... ok, I made up that last one.

Don't joke Joe I'm sure there's somebody in Thailand working on that exact strain right now

 

[Joea]

Don't joke Joe I'm sure there's somebody in Thailand working on that exact strain right now

Ironically enough, that name has as much merit as all the rest. I may just stick with that! :wink:

 

[NZ1001]

Thx much for the info.

 

[NZ1001]

I've noticed it colors off quite a bit during the night, and turns red again after the light comes back. Does that indicate the little guy was not heavily juiced as I thought, perhaps?
Thx.

 

[NZ1001]

 

[Joea]

There's really no way of knowing how much a fish has been hormoned. Different hormones and different fish can have different displays of colour.

To me, the long finnage on such a small fish, is more of an indication of homones being used than its colour. Colour, hormoned or otherwise, can decrease and intensify with changing moods.

 

[NZ1001]

Thank you for the opinion. I read somewhere that hormoned specimen won't be able to change to stressed color until it wears out. Finage is another indication but my experience is limited...

 

[Joea]

Thank you for the opinion. I read somewhere that hormoned specimen won't be able to change to stressed color until it wears out.

Likely not to the degree of a naturally coloured fish. The difference between your two pictures is negligible. If you see the colour fade substantially after a few weeks and remain that way, you can pretty much conclude that hormones were used.