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Wild Type (+/+)

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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.