Carpintis vs Cyanogutattous

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I can't decide which one to get! which one do you guys think would look better as a showcase specimen? Also which one is usually more aggressive?
 
joel said:
carpintis "Escondido" is probably the best looking cichlid i have ever owned. I would go with that. That's just my opinion though


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How can I tell if it is Escondido? Do all of them get the cool pearling? And could they hold their own against a Jack Dempsey?
 
Cichlidshady said:
How can I tell if it is Escondido? Do all of them get the cool pearling? And could they hold their own against a Jack Dempsey?
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Can definitely hold its own against a Dempsey. Actually all the carping is I've had are more aggressive. It would be best to get from a breeder or importer. You can try tangled up in cichlids.I'm sure there are plenty of other breeders/importers other member can recommend. Good luck. Post pics when and if you decide on them.


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joel said:
Can definitely hold its own against a Dempsey. Actually all the carping is I've had are more aggressive. It would be best to get from a breeder or importer. You can try tangled up in cichlids.I'm sure there are plenty of other breeders/importers other member can recommend. Good luck. Post pics when and if you decide on them.


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I'm actually getting some Next weekend from my LFS the owner said his breeder had some about 2-3inches long and would sell them to me for $10. What should I look for when picking one out? I also prefer male but have no idea how to sex them
 
My Carpintis is a wuss. Oscar tended to push him around a lot...but beautiful fish!

Fry around here go for $3.99
 
neither. Trimacs and Midas are the best.

Here's a Carpinti Escondido baby though

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joel said:
Good price. Look for patterns, spots, to you liking and dominance. Get a group and see what happens. You won't have a problem selling what you don't want.


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I read something about females have a black spot on dorsal fins like Salvini's. Is this a reliable way to sex them?
 
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