What kind of cichlid is this?

[nzmolina]

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of fish this is? I was told it was a Red Devil by the person who gave it to me, but I'm not sure. :1zhelp:

 

[SubRosa]

Closest I can get is a Paratheraps bifasciata, but it's way too red. Paratheraps are commonly hybridized with other species so I think you have a nice looking mutt.

 

[nzmolina]

LMAO, well your right it's a nice looking mutt. thanks for the info

 

[nzmolina]

Well I've changed the tank around now i have rock in my tank and my nice looking mutt LOL, seems to be very happy. I also changed all my blue gravel to sand, he loves to make mountains with it. He digs under the rock and moves the sand around. Very amusing fish.

 

[nzmolina]

I'll post pictures later today

 

[Jill-O]

Whatever it is, it's very pretty!

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Well it's definitely some species of Vieja.

 

[cryeth_the_raven]

an ugly one... lol jk. Pretty coloring. How large is it? Looks about 5-6" with beautiful finnage

 

[nzmolina]

Thank you, he is beautiful even though he's a mutt, lol. He's about 8"

 

[nzmolina]

I looke up the name paratheraps bifasciatus. And I think he is a mix, because the bifs are the only ones whom have a horizontal stripe.