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C55
12-16
arrived - on extreme west side + progressed
across water. ~4' section of direct sunlight.
1440hrs - Section in middle of shelf w/1-2' shadows
on west + eastern sides
~100 fish no shelf. Feeding - in formerly referred to
"grey" areas but the areas appear light-tan
now w/very sparse algae. Schooling in
feeding areas - few stragglers elsewhere but -
just on extreme western side (along cliff) are
three groups of 10-25 fish each.
Majority of fish are adults but there are
also juveniles - no young seen (although two
small juveniles seen) Bronze coloration noted
on some.
1450hrs - sun completely off water's surface. Sun on
shelf only ~30-35 min.
Measurement of cage fish :
♀ - 19
♂ 16, 19, 19,20
✓ Three pictures taken of these five fish in
an attempt to show their color.
♀ - dark
♂ - light.
No breeding or chasing observed.
Males very light -
One is "albino-looking"
Another is "" but w/dark fringes on
his fins.
Other two are also very light.