im unfortunately going to have to get rid of him and it kills me... i will not be releasing him into a pond, or unfortunately may have to take him to a lfs to get trade in to set us an easy, calm, soothing cichlid tank. he is actually a solid 18" and has a fire red tail and top fin, dark black, and bright white, no gil curl no issues what so ever. If anyone has any interest, i am in dunedin florida and PM me for further conversation on a family loved fish. I will not be giving him away for nothing but i will not be asking an arm and leg. Im looking for 125 OBO... OR BEST OFFER. I love this fish and dont even think i want to believe im doin this. I can text pics for very serious people. do not waste my time.