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Old 11-22-2007   #7 (permalink)
JasPR
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Dainichi beni develops differently than matsunosuke beni. This beni is fine if you can imagine it as an unfinished beni. That would be a reasonable assumption as the sumi is very young still. You can see the 'youth' of the sumi in the pec fins. That sashi should clean up/ tighten up and the kiwa should come along. I say this because this is a basic good quality fish, I think. Not an elastic type beni though, nor one with hoshi. As I said, very dainichi like. Love the luster associated with Dainichi fish.

I'd watch the feeding on this fish because it looks like it will have the tendency to get very chubby. Not too worried about that though as the tail tube is strong and robust and suggests the bone structure is strong and large and can support some weight within reason. But still, the belly area is looking pretty full at this age.
Honestly I like this fish and think it will be a rewarding fish to raise to full adulthood.
The head will likely broaden out and change the entire feel of this fish. Like to see this one a year or two. Best of luck, JR
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