Carpintis Vontehillo Breeding Colors

[Gruff Master]

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.

 

[cavamart]

I tend to feed a little more on the light side, so I haven't witnessed them pigging out.

 

[Regalblue]

Very nice Vonts
That growth rate seems impressive compared to my previously kept Escondido.

 

[rich_one]

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

 

[cavamart]

Thanks.

 

[aclockworkorange]

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.

 

[DanG13]

Nice looking pair. I have actually considered breeding a pair but no room at the moment. How is the aggression between these two, do you ever need a divider?

 

[cavamart]

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.

 

[Spartacus]

is there an easy way to i.d. the sex?

 

[cavamart]

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.