Males start out grey with black blotches on the body. Some may show a blue hue on the body as well. As they grow older the middle body takes on a more orange look and their face turns more blue-green.  Tails are generally red with some red on the dorsal fins. Since this fish is a hybrid color may vary between individuals Some show purple on their blotches. See Photos. Most tend to turn more orange in the mid-body after 4.5 inches in length.

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These fish are mainly available through my special order list. Color can vary. Best color does not appear before 4" When 4" are available, I may bring some into stock as long as they continue to sell. 

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter in your account (Name, Address, Phone number for shipping purposes) to know when these fish are available. 

Price is for a 3" Part Color Male. 

Full-color males have orange on the mid-body. 

3/4 color males have some orange on the body

1/2 color males have a hint of orange on the body

Little color males have no orange on the body.