For those of you who keep V. Synspillum, how much of a color difference do you notice between an individual being housed alone (or in a mixed cichlid community) versus a pair. Also, how much of a color difference is there between sexes - it doesn't look like very much as far as I can tell from pictures.
synspillum colors - single vs. pair
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I have a large M & F Synspillum, but in a community cichlid tank. The male does have a bit more color. The depth of color varies from day to day. They are a bit skittish by nature compared to most other cichlids. The male is noticeably bigger.
Mine keep acting like they want to breed, but I dont think it will happen in the community cichlid tank. The Midas cichlid pair is dominant and they breed every few weeks. Also have Nics in there trying to breed.
Here is a pic of my male Synspillum -
Mine keep acting like they want to breed, but I dont think it will happen in the community cichlid tank. The Midas cichlid pair is dominant and they breed every few weeks. Also have Nics in there trying to breed.
Here is a pic of my male Synspillum -