Is this baby kamfa worth the buy ?

[Capten_Munch]

Found a good deal for a 1 inch++ baby kamfa. Im wondering what potential this kamfa has at this age/size. I've been told by the seller he's an f2 kamfa

So far i like the look of him even at this stage. I like Flowerhorns/kamfas that have nice pearls and intricate details in the colour pattern of their scales. Especially ones that have a colour pattern (pearls ?) all around their heads.

Nuchal hump size doesn't matter much to me as long as their colours pop. Although a good nuchal hump won't hurt neither.

And btw the pics don't do much justice. It was screenshotted from a video. Couldn't upload it because of the video file. But if more input is needed perhaps i can convert the file to make it easier to judge the kamfa (preferebly not)

 

[krichardson]

The fish is worth the buy only if you are impressed enough with it,and it sounds as if you are.

 

[Bassmaster360]

If I was a breeder, I wouldn't cull him. As far as what potential he has, can't really tell until they hit a few inches.

 

[Fattytotti]

Depending on what you like. I'll not buy this.

 

[sarmatian07]

Depending on what you like. I'll not buy this.

And what exactly did you not like? This kamfa has all the signs of a future excellent kamfa: lots of sparkle dots, dots on the face too, hump/KOK potential is visible even at this age.

 

[Fattytotti]

And what exactly did you not like? This kamfa has all the signs of a future excellent kamfa: lots of sparkle dots, dots on the face too, hump/KOK potential is visible even at this age.

Not saying this kamfa is not good, but just not the type I prefer to have. The base colour not so strong, some good potential kamfa I have seen of this size can already see some redness (subjective). I also prefer those with red eyes. Anyway this size is still too young to tell the potential. But if the price is good, just buy it and groom.

 

[Fattytotti]

Those traits that I mentioned are very rare. Maybe 1 to less that 5 fries in a batch. Once you keep them you have to keep for very long time, so I try to get those "better grade" ones.

 

[Bassmaster360]

Those traits that I mentioned are very rare. Maybe 1 to less that 5 fries in a batch. Once you keep them you have to keep for very long time, so I try to get those "better grade" ones.

I agree with this. Flowerhorn have the potential to live a long time. Buy the best you can reasonably afford and don't skimp.