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My new (well, second hand but in A1 condition) Nikon Coolpix 8700 turned up yesterday and I've been playing around with the settings and snapping a few pics of the Clowns. I noticed something interesting on Marge (see below):


If you look at the top of her ventral (pelvic) fin, you can see a kind of 'skin flap'.

Here it is in close-up:


She has this on each side, and on closer inspection a few of my larger clowns have these. Haven't been able to check them all out just yet though as a lot of them are lounging about round the back of the tank . Anyone else notice this on any of their big clowns?

Here's a couple more pics:

Marge and Stripes in one of their friendlier moments....


And finally, Marge proving she's still as flexible as some of the younger whippersnappers!....


I'll probably be boring you all with lots more experimental pics over the coming weeks, so be prepared!

Emma

Gorgeous, Emma :)

Yep, Albert has those, too, as do the other "larger" clownies in my tank. Not sure what they are???

Incredible pics. Is that like a belly button ring on Marge.

Stunning pictures!

Maybe Marge is growing legs?
I really doubt you will be boring us with pics if they are anywhere near as stunning as these.

Very nice pictures Emma. I still cant get over how big Marge is. It really shows you how big a clown loach can get.

Great pictures Emma, I hope Marge got some Prawn for being so cooperative

Great pics Emma, I'll never get bored of looking at the pics. Does anyone reckon its how you sex the clowns?

PS, what kind of settings do you use to take the pics as i just keep getting flashs backs from the glass?

Emma, when you combine your talents for fishkeeping and photos, we are definately not going to get bored. Marge and Stripes are on our side too

keep the pic coming

Great pics Emma, it would take millions of pics to bore me ! so keep up the good work .

Thank you all for your kind comments!

The appendages you mentioned on Marge's ventral fins are also visible on the pickled specimens in the other thread we've been chatting in on a pickled rostrata. Thought you would think this was interesting

Nice Pic, Nice Camera Emma. I use a Nikon coolpix as well for my photos. the only difference is mine is the older Coolpix E995

Your pics are great! I am so jealous....several times we have purchased small clowns hoping to get some tankbusters for ourselves in the future, but clown loaches are not for me apparently because I always lose them. I am so in love with Marge! She is gorgeous! Clowns were the first of the "biggies" I had wanted....and it is such a disappointment for me not to be able to keep my babies.

Thank you's.