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Here are some vids of my current cichlids. Sorry not the best, working with what I got to film them anyways here ya go



Beauty Dempsies. I can’t seem to get mine to darken up. He/she is more tan most of the time. Have you ever noticed this in yours? I’m thinking it’s my lighting or maybe still adjusting as I have only had the Cichlid for a month.
 

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My females colors varies depending on her mood and how close her mate is to her.
She goes from this, when he is not around.
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To this when he is around.
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So yes their color can change and drastically. Give plenty of hides, mine like dimmer lights.
 

GoldFinger

Jack Dempsey
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My females colors varies depending on her mood and how close her mate is to her.
She goes from this, when he is not around.
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To this when he is around.
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So yes their color can change and drastically. Give plenty of hides, mine like dimmer lights.
Ok thanks! I have plenty of room and plenty of hides I must have a female she looks just like your first picture but darkens up when the lights are off. I may have to find a male since I love the darker colour. However I worry if they mate my other cichlids will go to battle haha. Sorry for highjacking your thread, again beautiful fish.
 
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I made the mistake of keeping my JD with my Oscar. When he was big enough he ate him.
 
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