Is this the real Texas cichlid, or Carpinitis? Thanks for any info. It was purchased at a petsmart as a Jack Dempsey. Lol
Which Texas cichlid?
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Not a Jack Dempsey and yes a Texas possibly a hybrid.
Thats an unfaded red texas hybrid.
I was going to to comment on the two toned yellow orange look on the back half of the body. That is looking like the offspring in an attempt at a Red Texas. I don't believe I have ever seen a Texas Cichlid have colors like that.
Looks like a Carpinite AKA Green Texas to me, I have one that is 10 inches
This is neither Carpintis nor Cyanoguttatus. It is a hybrid.
It does look almost exactly like my Red Texas did as a little tyke. Mine had a slightly darker background color but the markings were identical. Yours looks like it could be female.
If you paid for a Jack Dempsey you got a real bargain. Red Texas cichlids go for about $30 at PetSmart.
FWIW I have since learned that Red Texas cichlids often do not turn out to be red, and those at PetSmart are reputed to be pretty low quality... but you never know. Caligula is a big brute now and gorgeous. He's peeling a second time though and I am not sure what his final coloration will be. It looks like he may turn out predominantly white. He's wicked smart, highly aggressive and full of personality. Definitely a solo fish. When it comes to tank mates RTs are wood chippers with fins.
Post progression pics, if you would please!
If you paid for a Jack Dempsey you got a real bargain. Red Texas cichlids go for about $30 at PetSmart.
FWIW I have since learned that Red Texas cichlids often do not turn out to be red, and those at PetSmart are reputed to be pretty low quality... but you never know. Caligula is a big brute now and gorgeous. He's peeling a second time though and I am not sure what his final coloration will be. It looks like he may turn out predominantly white. He's wicked smart, highly aggressive and full of personality. Definitely a solo fish. When it comes to tank mates RTs are wood chippers with fins.
Post progression pics, if you would please!
