Carpintis Vontehillo Breeding Colors

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The shot of the parents with the fry is great! I agree with the others, the breeding dress of this species is amazing. Do these guys tend to eat a lot during feedings? I am growing out an Escondido and he takes down 2mm NLS like popcorn. I worry that he will hurt himself gorging. He has doubled in size in just over a month.
 
Very nice Vonts
That growth rate seems impressive compared to my previously kept Escondido.
 
I am getting a vontehillo this weekend! I cannot wait... I think this is a VERY underrated fish, and am pretty excited. I've had fish that are twice as expensive, that don't look as impressive as vonts do to me. Nice vonts!

-Rich
 
That is a really nice pair James! 10" is a pretty decent size for sure. How old do you know?

You should have bought them when James was thinking about selling them! I know I was tempted and I'm not even a big fan of the species like you are. :)

You holding on to these guys for a while now James? I would if I were you.
 
These guys will stay put until they die. I want to see how bulky I can get the male. I haven't used a divider yet. He's pretty good with her.
 
If your asking about the pictured fish, the male is the bigger one. In general, venting is the best way, although size/body shape in this species can be a pretty good guess. I don't buy into
the black dorsal thing.
 
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