The signifers from the south are a lot smaller and in my opinion are less
colorful.
Roy Hunter
Co-Chairman
ANGFA of North America
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mach T. Fukada <fukada at hawaii.edu>
To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Date: Friday, February 06, 1998 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: [RML] Hardy "blue-eyes"
>Well, not an expert, but.... Most populations I have been playing with can
>be adapted to 100% tap (hard and high pH), but will not do too well in
>terms of full color or reproduction. Apparenty, the Ross River population
>can be reared in 100% fresh, 50% 50%, etc, but will not show all of it's
>"stunning" colors unless there is some measurable ammount of salt in the
>water. Could also be a factor in the availability of other trace elements
>in the sea water mixes that the fish need to be in their prime. I am doing
>some tests now I have my fingerlings in about 2 ppt sea water (1 Tbs per
>gallon about there or so) to see how they are doing before going to
>complete tap water. I wish I had the space to do a real controled
>experiment (100% sea water 75 % seawater, 50%, etc) and see how this
>affects maturation, color and size/health of the fish.
>
> I have been told that the southern populations of P. signifer tend
>to be more adapted to fresh water (1 Tb per 5-10 gallons) or 100% fresh,
>they tend to be smaller in size, shorter fins, and brighter in color.
>
>MTF
>>Marcel...
>>
>>I will defer to the real experts on that one. Seems there have been
>>several threads recently about signifers and their need for salt in the
>>water. I think Mach F. from Hawaii is a keeper and breeder of these fish
>>and has experience with several varieties.
>>
>>Jim
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>Mach T. Fukada, Web Master
>fukada at hawaii.edu
>Honolulu Aquarium Society
>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2948/HASF.html
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