Tuesday, October 10, 2006

8.Calico Globular Pearl-Scale

In the past it was in an olive shape and the tailfin was either short or long. A few years ago, a type of Pearl-Scale with round abdomen was cultivated for the first time in Yangzhou of Jiangsu, but the only defect was that its pearl scales were not plump enough. Based on this variety, culturists in Fuzhou cultivated with meticulous care a new variety that looks like a perfectly round ball with short head and tailfin and drum-round abdomen. Those pearl scales look more bulgy due to roundness of the abdomen. The body is similar to tropical fish and the tail is small. It swims slowly like a ball rolling slowly, which is very interesting. It is extremely difficult to raise. Shallow water is better and feeding need to be frequent (especially live feedstuff). Many meals with little food for each are the key to promote its growth. Its body is multicolored and patches are stronger in color. In recent years a new type has been cultivated, which is blue and white with transparent scales and small patches. It looks lucid and lively.

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