Cichla monoculus (only if you like them monster)

[Peckoltia]

Got this male today from a good fish friend. Had 2 big males and a large female in a seperate tank. The 3 were raised in a 8x3x2.5 with an african lungfish. Once the smaller male and the female spawned they were seperated leaving the two males and the lungy. Managed to convince him to part with it to join my two peacocks. Now 2M 1F, on the search for another lady.

The big boy is a solid 22/23" smaller male is about 17" female is about 14".

Sorry about the quality of pics, the tank is still quite dark and the fish are settling in still. Although you can see the color difference between them. The big boy is a nice yellow.

 

[rallysman]

nice!

 

[redtailfool]

Very nice! The Trust will get excited once he sees this thread.

 

[Peckoltia]

The male is truly massive. In a 8x3x2.5 at the moment and making it look small. Will have a tank upgrade for him within the next couple years for now, this will do.

gave them a good feed of feeders this morning all have settled in well with the two males flaring gills, nothing too serious, but will keep a close eye on them.

..... I knew that african cichlid idea wouldnt last long, all of which were relegated to a 300.l

 

[gomezladdams]

 

[The TRUST]

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THEY'RE HUGE!..........NO! THEY'RE MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Peckoltia]

Thanks for the words.

The male is outof this world one of the most impressive FW fish I have ever seen, and i have made many trips to Asia. When this guy flares his massive red gills out it is site to behold. When they settle in and i put some lighting on the tank ill get some better shots.

 

[JnASabo]

AWESOME FISH!!!

 

[The TRUST]

So....ummm could we get a vid of you feeding them all your African cichlids?

 

[redtailfool]

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THEY'RE HUGE!..........NO! THEY'RE MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL