Sunset Angelfish
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Young Select Sunsets
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Select Female
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Select Female
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Regular Sunset |
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Sunsets have a bit less orange than Koi do,
and they don't tend to turn reddish as some Koi have. Still, they
are stunning fish.
We price our Sunset angelfish based on the amount of
orange on them. Our Regular Sunsets have approximately
20-30% orange coverage on their bodies. Our Premium Sunsets have
approximately 30-50% orange, and our Select Sunsets range from about
50-85% orange on the body.
Sunset Color Genetics
(g/g S/S) or (g/g S/S) Like the Koi, this is a fish with a very
complex color genetic makeup. The only known gene interactions are
from Gold and Stripeless alleles. There is great variability in
the expression of orange pigment. The requirements to get good expression
are not completely understood. A non-stressing environment is very
important and foods containing carotenoids are also effective in
developing and maintaining color.
