Royal Curipeua Discus tropical fish. A young adult female with young adult male in the background.

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Fish do not have eyelids. So as not to startle or damage the animal's eyes, I never use flash when photographing fish. Lighting is by LEDs at the top of the tank.

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Size: 3354px × 6446px
Location: Isle of Man, British Isles.
Photo credit: © Scottish.Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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