Fig. 254. Cichlasoma jestivum (Slightly Reduced) 

 This beautiful fish from the Guianas is undoubtedly one of the most attractive 

 of our many aquarium specimens. The background varies from brassy-yellow to silvery, 

 sometimes crossed with faint vertical bars, but the strong, black, oblique characteristic 

 bar is always present. Mesonanta festivum is rather delicate when young, but after 

 reaching size shown in illustration it becomes more dependable. The "feelers," or 

 extensions of the pectoral fins are not developed in the first year, but later become 

 almost as pronounced as in Pterophyllum scalare. Although a cichlid, it is not war-like. 

 Breeding habits, page 238 (No. 6). 



Fig. 255. Cichlasoma severum (Slightly reduced) 

 Generally known to aquarists as Heros spurius. One of the most beautiful and 

 variable of the Cichlids. Color ranges from fleeting shades of yellow, orange, violet 

 and green to dark green and black. When in one of its lighter dresses, the black bar 

 from dorsal to ventral fins is extremely bold. Iris red, with trace of vertical black bar 

 through it. Breeding habits, page 238 (No. 6). 



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