View Single Post
Old 05-10-2008   #11 (permalink)
JasPR
Oyagoi
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,671
Ok, I will be the bad guy once again -----

Ethan, the head on this fish is not good. Those deep creases in the head and the shadow are signs of what is called tarnish on the metallic varieties. It is THE most common fault and renders show fish worthless over time. Most metallics get this to a degree and it is hard to find an adult kujaku for instance without any tarnish at all unless the head is white and then you have a real loss of luster cells that makes the skin shine.
For $100 the fish is not bad, a little high but still not outrageously priced for it's size. But do not think the fish has a future as a show fish or that the head will clear up with age. On that promise they are dreaming or fibbing. Best of luck. JR

Here's what a clean head will look like---
JasPR is online now   Reply With Quote