Can’t decide which one I like

[JDCichlid]

Can’t decide which male dovii I’m gunna like the best. They’re probably 4-5 inches right now. The one on the right is the most dominate. The one on the left has a lot darker markings all the time.

 

[mrrobxc]

Get both and raise them separate and keep the nicer one once they hit the 8-10” mark.

If that’s not an option, the lighter one is nicer and is more dominant. The darker color scheme is an indicator of being subordinate.

 

[JDCichlid]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea about the darker color scheme. I actually already have both they’re in a 370 with 8 others. Hoping to get a pair out of the group. Here’s one more pic of the lighter one. Changed so much sense they were 1.5-2 inches

 

[mrrobxc]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea about the darker color scheme. I actually already have both they’re in a 370 with 8 others. Hoping to get a pair out of the group. Here’s one more pic of the lighter one. Changed so much sense they were 1.5-2 inches

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They look amazing. Tons of promise in that male! Imagine that look at 28”!

 

[JDCichlid]

Can’t wait! I’m really enjoying these fish. They’re so fun to watch

 

[HybridFinatic]

The dominate one with lighter markings for sure.

 

[Cichlids-r-beasts]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea about the darker color scheme. I actually already have both they’re in a 370 with 8 others. Hoping to get a pair out of the group. Here’s one more pic of the lighter one. Changed so much sense they were 1.5-2 inches

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He has a ton of color even at that small size already. Future stunner right there