Emperor vs. Magnum
- Thread starter Cypherman
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Kevin, the Convict is actually THRIVING...
It sticks up to both Midas now. Mostly it tries to stay out of their way, but it's not afraid to get into a confrontation. Knock on wood, none of the fish inflict physical damage on each other, they just chase each other around a bit. The male Midas is twice it's size. The Convict is a chunky one though. One tough customer.
Say, does anyone know how to visually tell the difference between a male and female Convict? Just curious...
It sticks up to both Midas now. Mostly it tries to stay out of their way, but it's not afraid to get into a confrontation. Knock on wood, none of the fish inflict physical damage on each other, they just chase each other around a bit. The male Midas is twice it's size. The Convict is a chunky one though. One tough customer.
Say, does anyone know how to visually tell the difference between a male and female Convict? Just curious...
The female will have orange on her body the male will not. Older Males develop a hump on the head females are smaller and have a more rounded head. Male supposedly have longer trailing fins but i find that a bad way to sex because my female has very long trialers so out goes that theory. on the webpage in my profile you can look at the fish pics i have a pic of my 4 year old male convict. great color/nice hump/nice fins/ and hes very thick! this guy might see some show time at the fall NJAS show.
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Cool, than I definitely have a male. You can see the hump clearly on yours in that pic. He looks awesome!
Thanks Nick. Ive had that fish since it was an egg. Its about 4 years old now. It has survived some TOUGH tank mates in its time. one of my favorite fish. poor convicts get no credit.. lol
Yes, convicts truly are the underdogs of the CA cichlid world....probably because they are way too common.
Inch for inch though, one tough cichild.
Inch for inch though, one tough cichild.
