angels on black

I'm thinking of changing their names- because they seem to be acting like a pair, and someone suggested the other one is female, so this stunner is probably a male and Aiya doesn't sound right anymore. I haven't though of a new one, yet.

The supposed female, I'm now called Skye. Lovely blue highlights showing up in her dorsal and anal fins. There's a dark mark behind each eye- which only shows up sometimes- makes me think of Egyptian kohl.

I've added black backdrop to the tank. My angels are much less skittish now, and the filters fade into the background.

I've dropped their feeding to twice a day- though still generous enough they get rounded bellies. I'm still doing twice-weekly 35% water changes, and I usually rinse one of the sponges at that time. Skye has almost caught up in size. Of course, I failed to get a photo of them side-by-side in focus.

Even when their stripes wash out- sorry they get alarmed so easy- I think they're beautiful. I couldn't decide which of these photos I like better, so here's both.

Alhough this photo came out totally blurred, I really like something about it. Graceful.

If they turn head or tail to me, they vanish among the sticks. Sometimes I have to stand still in front of the tank for a moment and can't see them until they move towards me, drifting to the top hopeful. I like that.

more pictures- of the plants- coming soon!