Albertan Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 It's not often we get fish into Grande Prairie that appeal to me period (read CA cichlids), let alone nice ones. I popped into Petland on the 23rd and saw two fish in a tank marked Not for Sale, which is normal until the fish manager inspects new arrivals. I immediately recognized them as two Red Devils/Midas/hybrids. One was digging in the gravel and looked beautiful. The other was tucked up in a corner looked close to dead...big surprise. Being bummed out with my dovii I decided to pick up the nice one, and made arrangements to come back the next day to pick it up. I've only got a 21g to house the fish right now, but it's grossly overfiltered and eight feet from a bathroom for easy water changes. I must confess, this little guy/girl instantly perked up my interest in the hobby. Nuchal humps aren't my gig, but in this little fella I finally seem to have found a fish that shows some personality and promises to grow into a nice wet pet. Although truthfully it hides in its little cave most of the time, it's flared at me a couple of times already, and also just sat there watching me on the couch. Anyways, this is a picture forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Nice shots, glad to hear you are pleased with the little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Nice shots, glad to hear you are pleased with the little guy. This fish is an extrovert with a capital E. Very rarely sits in its little cave, and isn't spooked at all by passing traffic. What a pleasant change from the dovii. I should put the 7" female dovii in the 21g and give this little fella free range in the 120g. :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinless Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 yeah any shyness in him will drain out quick. a future glass banger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sweet! :thumbs: Very nice looking fish and great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwolfe Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 so cute! glad you found him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 yeah any shyness in him will drain out quick. a future glass banger Yeah, "future" as in a week after I got him. This little guy is a monster. Easily the most psycotic fish I have ever owned...easily. Let me at the 8" dovii next door!!! Who me aggressive?!? How about a nice convict for a friend? Puhweeeeze. Coloring up quite nicely already since I picked it up. A little less lighting to show the excellent coloration on its fins. And growing too. Compared to the original pictures just a few weeks ago, its already outgrown its cave. Cheers. :smokey: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 good luck with the little monster. gonna be quite a handfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Wow, what a transformation in such a short period, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yeah I'll second that wow! He looks great, good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Gotta give credit where credit is due Neil. This little fella's diet is 90% NLS pellets. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 lol, that's great to hear Dean. I plan on setting up a couple of more 125's once we move in the next month or two, and I'm hoping to find a nice RD/Midas for one of those tanks. I was really hoping for a red/orange & white specimen, but I'm not sure how easy that color variant is to find in these parts? I'd love to grow out a big brute such as Pei's midas shown in the link below. http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/f...lids/midas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 The other one that was with him at Petland has healed up nicely in his absence and is equally aggressive. It's a piebald color morph with some black blotches on it. If your interested let me know. I may be able to raise him for a couple of months for you for Spring pickup if I ever get the sump going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks very much for the generous offer Dean, but I think that I had better wait until my tank is up & running before I make any commitments. I was thinking of maybe even getting in on a future order via Ken or Jeff, buying 6 or so juvies, growing them out until they start pounding on each other, and then keeping the best & parting with the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 That's how I like to do it, except I am usually looking for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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