| Rich
If we're helping Marie with suggestions on only these two fish(?) then I would say #1 would be my pick. She has the facility to be able to grow a female (which I believe this fish is). I'm personally not too keen on the ozutsu but then it could be just the picture angle with the curve between the dorsal and tail that is throwing it off a bit. Otherwise, very nice fish. Good frame on the head and shoulders and midsection. Color depth also looks very good with a very thin sashi. Pattern is very nice. I don't think it will look too small as the fish grows out. Nice choice. The second fish I believe to be a male(?) Looks more finished than #1 and the beni looks a bit harder. Kiwa is definitely there and I don't see much sashi which is why I feel it's more finished at this age. Just my opinion. I hope others will chime in with their 2 cents so Marie can decide.
Mike |