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Re: Golden Killi -- an enigma
Shivan5952 wants an ID on a fish bought as "Golden Killi". This name is
pretty, butis pretty useless for identifying the fish. This serves as a
perfect example of t he necessity of using scientific names for our fish as
local colloquialisms are not helpful. My guess (it is only a guess) is the
fish is Aplocheilus liineatus of which a beautiful golden yellow color morph
has been developed. It is a real beauty and will probably replace the natural
colored form in our tanks. In fact, it is one of the few color morphs I have
personally as i prefer natural colored killies in all the rest. Enjoy your
fish, Shivan, but use the proper name once it is identified.
Yours, Harry Specht