Amphilophus labatis and citrinellus

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Those who have owned true labatis and citrinellus can you describe any personality differences between the two. Which would make a better wet pet? Which if any was more aggressive? Or are they basically the same fish with slight appearance differences? Thanks


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most of the red devils or midas' you get at fish shops have both genes in them. unless you get it from a reputable source on mfk, you'll probably end up with a mutt.

but true red devils have a slender body and tend to be smaller.
midas' have a thicker body.

both are good wet pets, but from experience, the midas were cooler for me, just because of the size and if alone in a 100ish gallon tank, they follow you around the room.
 
As a genus on a whole, you cannot really describe any distinct personality differences. That will boil down to individual fish.
 
Every cichlid has their own personality.

On average, midas cichlids will attack you more often. Midas cichlids are better wet pets and they are less aggressive than red devils.

Red devils are much smaller, they are shy, and they are highly aggressive.
 
On average, midas cichlids will attack you more often. Midas cichlids are better wet pets and they are less aggressive than red devils.

Red devils are much smaller, they are shy, and they are highly aggressive.
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How in the world do you come to those kind of conclusions? While labiatus are generally more elongated than citrinellus, they certainly aren't " much smaller". Wild specimens have been posted here on MFK that are thick 12+" fish. Such as the one in the link below that Chris owns. And that fish hadn't even peaked when that photo was taken. (2009)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?203143-Amphilophus-for-Cookiemonster!

Shy? I don't think so, most labiatus are anything but, pure specimens or otherwise. Mine drew blood from my hand when it was barely 6" long. Most amphilophus are aggressive, some more so than others, and as stated, every fish will have it's own personality.

To the OP ....... unless you hand pick the individual fish, based on it's own personality, there is never going to be any definitive answer to this question.
 
There basically the same, it's just what do you like better. Both are great fish, an super fun to keep.
 
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