Nuchal Hump Champion

I don't know... maybe I'm too traditional, but I find these fish that are selectively bred to emphasize certain features to be kind of freakish.

A frontosa or Cyrtocara moori with a handsome nuchal hump is interesting because it has, for some reason, occurred naturally. That someone can breed a species (or cross breed with other species) to emphasize some particular trait is just pedestrian, I think.

Nature is much more interesting in its creations than are these selective breeders...

Jim
 
I thought the FH craze started because the guy that won the lotto based his numbers off of the similarities of his FH black markings and numbers in the chinese alphabet?:confused:

oh yea and if thats a blood parrot, thats the best looking one I have ever seen..........
no offense peifc

Nature is much more interesting in its creations than are these selective breeders...

Jim
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Agreed just look at the blue dempsey.........
 
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Originally posted by dave76
I thought the FH craze started because the guy that won the lotto based his numbers off of the similarities of his FH black markings and numbers in the chinese alphabet?:confused:

oh yea and if thats a blood parrot, thats the best looking one I have ever seen..........
no offense peifc



Agreed just look at the blue dempsey.........
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I guess so...still...it was all about superstitious.

You didn't offend me, Dave. I keep a few Blood Parrots too (my first fish and cichlids), but not the King Kong type. King Kong Blood Parrot can get to 12", about the same size as Midas (and got mean teeth to match with personality).

What about Blue Dempsey? Confused.
 
He was talking about natures creations being interesting, I just brought up the blue dempsey as an interesting non hybrid "rareity". I think that they are beautiful fish. The fact that they are not man made is what blows my mind, that and how one small recessive gene can make a fish look so much different than the regular ones.

I have no problem with blood parrots any more than I have problems with people who are half black half white. As long as you get enjoyment out of your fish that is all that matters, I just dont find them attractive. Thats all.
 
Originally posted by dave76
He was talking about natures creations being interesting, I just brought up the blue dempsey as an interesting non hybrid "rareity". I think that they are beautiful fish. The fact that they are not man made is what blows my mind, that and how one small recessive gene can make a fish look so much different than the regular ones.

I have no problem with blood parrots any more than I have problems with people who are half black half white. As long as you get enjoyment out of your fish that is all that matters, I just dont find them attractive. Thats all.
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I don't find them attractive either (BP). I just found them funny looking. With my stressful job...yeah...I need something to laugh at when I get home :D

Yeah...the BD is very beautiful. Not only their look is different, their personality is different too, IMO.
 
Originally posted by valerie
eeeewwww

I personally find that ugly. Never have liked fish with nuchal humps. Buy this one especially looks like its forhead is about to explode.
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I second that, "poor **** fish" is all I can think.
 
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