C. pinima, is this an accurate photo of one?
- Thread starter The True Guapote
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This does look like one. I have never seen mine that dark but occasionally they have this darker tint to them. In adult hood they will loose the Spot's and develope there long stripe's and they will be cream in color.
looks like one, but you can find many pinima photos on this site...you won't be disappointed with the pickups thats for sure!!!!
Thanks, I was just making sure that this was one, I really like the color of this fish! I think I will definitely get a couple!
TTG,
See how the three vertical bars show a small black ocellated spot at the top of them, just under the dorsal fin? That is a trademark of C. pinima (depending on location of course, but typically indicative of C. pinima). I would say that the photos depicts a C. pinima, probably from a blackwater ecosystem...hence the dark rust-color of the fish. Just my experience and opinion.
Rapps' pinima are outstanding...I have seen them first hand. I would grab as many as you can afford, since Brazil is getting more and more difficult to get all types of Cichla from legally.
Hope that helps,
--Brian
Here's what you can expect from his stock
See how the three vertical bars show a small black ocellated spot at the top of them, just under the dorsal fin? That is a trademark of C. pinima (depending on location of course, but typically indicative of C. pinima). I would say that the photos depicts a C. pinima, probably from a blackwater ecosystem...hence the dark rust-color of the fish. Just my experience and opinion.
Rapps' pinima are outstanding...I have seen them first hand. I would grab as many as you can afford, since Brazil is getting more and more difficult to get all types of Cichla from legally.
Hope that helps,
--Brian
Here's what you can expect from his stock
wow-thanks for the response, they're truly beautiful fish and I'm going to get at least two, I just bought a house so funds are kind of tight right now but I've gotta get my hands on some for now!