Festae red terror

[mr cichlid]

Is this an actual photo in your opinion or enhanced?

 

[Jexnell]

To me it looks to be CB strain that emphasized the red coloration.

My wild one I had for a bit was a lot greener.


Could be lighting as well to help the red pop.

 

[mr cichlid]

So after he finally gets to do the deed and is done protecting the fry etc. Do they usually go back to normal or will he always protect her? Sorry I’m super new

To me it looks to be CB strain that emphasized the red coloration.

My wild one I had for a bit was a lot greener.
View attachment 1433198

Could be lighting as well to help the red pop.

What does cb stand for.

 

[fishhead0103666]

What does cb stand for.

Captive bred.

 

[Jexnell]

Males not in breeding colors typically look more like this guy.

Yellow to greenish body with the red fins, but them spangles pop!

 

[mr cichlid]

Most people like the females better and I really like them if their stripes are thick/solid, but a nice male gets my attention

 

[Red Cichlids]

Agree with all the above. However, I've seen males that red, so the color looks authentic to me. The image has been modified, though, by blacking out the background. This probably makes the fish look more colorful than it would in a regular, busy aquarium background.

 

[Predator07]

Is there any different between wild caught vs farm breed festae? (Agression/colors)

 

[duanes]

Here a male I had

Now two females

the two females, were in a tank with a male at the time of the shot,
below one of those females in a tank, without a male

their colors can vary tremendously with mood, breeding availability, and territorial status

 

[Predator07]

To me it looks to be CB strain that emphasized the red coloration.

My wild one I had for a bit was a lot greener.
View attachment 1433198

Could be lighting as well to help the red pop.

Bravo!. Where did you get him from? Also how's his temperament