Wackinator Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 No lol I think we might be talking about the same fish because I do remember you were the runner for something I bought and I only bought 2 things, this fish and 3 koi angels. It was 2 bags tied together if that helps? I noticed it had a little yellow in it for the first time when I first picked up the bag at the auction, the yellow became darker, and more noticeable even in the bag when I was floating it in my tank. Still can't understand why no one wanted this beautiful fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm pretty sure she was blue/black when stressed out and in the bag, but when happy changed to what you see above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvianAquatics Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Yeah that might be true because I remember that fish too cause it was so unique with the frys and such. I would've totally bought her if she doesn't eat any of my shrimps :P fat chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) yeah I guessed stress was a factor when colors started changing at home, like I said earlier there was a small amount of yellow but the older fry all had yellow on their fins too. LOL yeah shrimps prolly would be gone in 10 mins as I am sure the fry that were in the other bag could take some down themselves. Edited October 5, 2010 by Wackinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 It does look like an elongatus-type. The coloring isn't familiar to me - it has a similar coloration to Labidochromis perlmutt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks Jason, unfortunately I am not fimiliar with many cichlids, is it possible for her to breed with electric Yellows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 It is possible, but I'm not sure how likely it is. If it is a Pseudotropheus, the likelyhood of spawning with a Labidochromis isn't great. If your Yellows have males & females, they will probably not bother with your new fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks once again Jason, I am pretty sure of at least 1 female, I think I will try to put them in the same tank and see what happens, a lot easier since the hybrid is a female if breeding does occur, what about aggressiveness between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9outfit Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) To me it looks like a very nice Labidochromis Perlmutt. When stressed they tend to get a darker slate grey hue to them, and the barring also becomes more pronounced. Also, if fed NLS, the mother of pearl colour tends to have more of a bluish sheen to it. Edited October 6, 2010 by k9outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 To me it looks like a very nice Labidochromis Perlmutt. When stressed they tend to get a darker slate grey hue to them, and the barring also becomes more pronounced. Also, if fed NLS, the mother of pearl colour tends to have more of a bluish sheen to it. It does kind of look like a L. perlmutt. Usually the females have darker barring, especially when stressed but i've had some females with light bars and a more pearly "male" appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks guys, Googling/searching up Perlmutt does make me think she might be that, I will put her in with my electric Yellows tomorrow when doing a water change :thumbs: Thanks everyone for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 She can go with the Yellow labs if you aren't planning on breeding either of them. Those 2 will easily crossbreed. Heck, I even had a female L. perlmutt breed with my Placidochromis electra so anything is possible :P Shes a great looking fish though :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Ah damn I really want my electric yellows and rusties to breed, everyone says that they are like rabbits yet my rabbits have bred three times and I am still waiting on the electric yellows lol I'll have to figure something else out >.> but yeah she is a great looking fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CursiveDuck Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Wow, I have no input as to what she is; but, she is gorgeous! Like wow. Her colorus are so awesome! That's a beautiful looking fish you got there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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