I was at the ACA convention. There were some nice fish there. I've never kept Lyonsi, and don't think I want keep one in this tank, although I may try it in another.
I have a few barred Midas. And might move the largest male to this tank. But I don't know. I have a specific Labiatum that I might move to this tank. He's barred but has mottled pink all over him, like he's in the middle of his color change. But he's a couple years old and has been like this for a while, so its permanent. But I'm not sure if he is in show condition. I think he may have had a couple pectoral rays broken.
The barred Labiatum is F1 and is gorgeous. His coloration is very unique. He's 8"+ and has been consistantly breeding with an F1 yellow Midas for several months.
Originally posted by Rare Cichlids The barred Labiatum is F1 and is gorgeous. His coloration is very unique. He's 8"+ and has been consistantly breeding with an F1 yellow Midas for several months.
Yes, a barred Red Devil. He is hybridizing with the Midas. I've saved a few, but most are eaten by the male Nicaraguense, Tuba, and Zonatum in their 500g. I could separate this male into the 125g with a female wild Labiatum (orange) and try to breed them and get more barred Labiatum with his patterning.