Nuchal Hump Champion
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I don't know if that's consider as deform, but there are many pure cichlids that do have huge hump. Look at cichlidscene's Midas. That fish sure has a huge hump but it is all natural. As for the FH's hump...I doubt that is considered as natural since they are already hybrid.
Im sure the knots can grow naturally but did anyone ever do any research to see if that hump is not a natural deformity?
THose humps just doesnt look right being on fish. Just my opinions!
THose humps just doesnt look right being on fish. Just my opinions!
Actually, I notice some Midas hump grow bigger when they feel that there is an opponent. Hmm...I think I should research into this. The hump doesn't grow for a reason. It is either related to breeding or just trying to look big 
However, if female grows hump...then that will be in question...won't it?
However, if female grows hump...then that will be in question...won't it?Please clarify, as any deviation from a perceived mean may be a "natural deformity"...yes, a statistician is on the other end of this conversation...how did you guess?
Until I see this picture, I was in the opinion that Frontosa and Moori have the most natural looking and attractive hump. If there is no camera trick, this Frontosa is the champ based on his hump size relative to the body.
I am not suprised that there is always another FH that has a bigger hump because they were seletively bred and raised for that feacture. But I am pleased to see that there are species out there that can beat FH.
I can't find any picture though but I have seen old groupers in public aquarium that have immense hump and personally, I had hooked a big male sea bass before that has an impressive hump.
I have to agree with all the people who have said that the hump is ugly... I found this pic of a midas cichlid http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/gmidas.html
and i think it's the ugliest cichlid i've ever seen. Everything about it is ugly, it has this blotchy yellow colour and it's quite chubby on the sides. I don't think I could stand having a fish with a big hump... I'd probably end up poking it with a pin or something and watch it shoot around the tank like a balloon. What do they use the horn for? Probably ram the **** out of the other fish in the tank....
and i think it's the ugliest cichlid i've ever seen. Everything about it is ugly, it has this blotchy yellow colour and it's quite chubby on the sides. I don't think I could stand having a fish with a big hump... I'd probably end up poking it with a pin or something and watch it shoot around the tank like a balloon. What do they use the horn for? Probably ram the **** out of the other fish in the tank....
Originally posted by scholar
more likely than not, the hump is what is attractive to the female.
And thast's what counts!!
Correct
It is like...Peacock has great and colorful tail to attract female. This is what we call...sexual evolution Always interesting to learn how nature works.