Festae in Non-breeding colors

[Dispatch273]

My pair are in recovery mode from their last spawn and their little scuffle. The male decided to beat up the female a few weeks ago and was separated from her for a week. They were re-introduced about a week ago and are getting along great again. I always take pictures of them when they are at their most colorful so I decided to show you guys what they look like with their non-breeding coloration. Male is 10" female is 8" Enjoy! Oh and please ignore the dirty glass in the background haha!

 

[Jc1119]

Nice pics! Hopefully all is well with them now.

My female is giving my male the business end lately. She's brutal lol


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[Dispatch273]

Nice pics! Hopefully all is well with them now.

My female is giving my male the business end lately. She's brutal lol


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LOL us ladies can be pretty brutal...They are doing really well now. Getting along just fine, although I have kept a sharp eye on them. Can't be losing that female!

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

Beautiful!!! I'll never talk to you again if you sell them!! Unless you se them to me lol


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[tiger15]

Not surprising that lady festaes are brutal. According to this article, festae ladies are dangerous to males.

"The female will try to kill the male and will only accept him if he is determined and strong enough to deflect her."

http://www.mchportal.com/fishkeepin...ng-and-breeding-the-ex-cichlasoma-festae.html

 

[trace]

Beautiful!!! I'll never talk to you again if you sell them!! Unless you se them to me lol


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Hey I'm closer and they would look great in something sized in a 1400! But hey that just my opinion.


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[Dispatch273]

Beautiful!!! I'll never talk to you again if you sell them!! Unless you se them to me lol


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Hey I'm closer and they would look great in something sized in a 1400! But hey that just my opinion.


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No worries guys, these beauties aren't going anywhere LOL

 

[jonjoker]

these pics are non-breeding coloration? so much color, i love them. how much more if they are in their breeding coloration

 

[woofy]

That female is gorgeous no matter what mood she's in. looking great toots!


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[Jc1119]

and the fry are really turning out nice!

Should get really interesting in another month or so....


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