Wild Type (+/+)











Wild-type angelfish (+/+) are typically
described in two ways, "wild" and "silver". The term "wild" indicates that
the fish was either caught wild or is the offspring of a wild caught
angelfish. This term is usually used until the progeny become less than
25% wild at which point their designation becomes "silver". The term
"silver" describes an anglefish which contains all wild type genes (no
mutations) however was not caught in the wild and is considered domestic.
Both "wild" and "silver" angelfish have the
same overall appearance with 3 distinct vertical body stripes, one
covering the eye, one midbody and one in the rear which extends into the
dorsal and anal fins. It is interesting to note that these stripes can
sometimes fade (see pictures above) if the angelfish becomes
excited or water conditions are not optimal. Wild caught angelfish often show unique body
coloration of gold, green and/or blue.
Approved by The Angelfish Society
Standards Committee on February 11, 2007.