Rainbowric Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Melanotaenia sexlineata is another dwarf Rainbowfish similar in size at to that of the M. parva, not much more then 3 inches. It is a very rare Rainbowfish and I believe that I may be the only person in Alberta at this time to have them in their collection. There may still be some in Regina. There were two collections of them back in the early part of 2000, one from Kiunga and the other from Tabubil. The photo's that I am displaying are fish from Tabubil. Melanotaenia sexlineata "Tabubil" Cute name for them as the males often show red coloured lips giving the appearance that they are wearing lipstick. Most people call them sexies! Females are a subdued version of the male with lesser-defined markings. Also note the shorter fins on the female. Female M. sexlineata "Tabubil" Hope you have enjoyed these pics ....RegardsRic--------------------------------"Melanotaenia boesemani from Lake Aytinjo" The Aytinjo variant does have stronger colours! Edited May 26, 2013 by Rainbowric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ram Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think they are even nicer than these photos show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Me too, they make me feel sexy :cry: They are a gorgeous little fish and those lips....... still waiting for some babies Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Bringing back sexy! Great looking fish Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowric Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I think they are even nicer than these photos show! I have to agree with you Barb, don't have a nice adult to take a picture of with my new camera, so I had to use one of my old shots. There is not many pictures out there that do this fish justice! Here is one I got one from Gary that shows his sexy group and all there bright red lips. Me too, they make me feel sexy :cry: They are a gorgeous little fish and those lips....... still waiting for some babies Rick. hmmm if they make you feel sexy John ... I will indeed have to get you some! Bringing back sexy! Great looking fish Rick! Thanks Jay. Best regards Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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