Finally got my 1st monsters...

[thunderchicken]

and wanted to share some pics. I chose paratheraps bifas because they are so beautiful and I had access to what I thought may be a pair. They are young and I realize I can't know for sure without venting but they first behaved as if they wanted to spawn. I brought them home to my new 90g set up and am hoping I can keep them happy!
Any advice or comments welcome. I'm still learning about keeping big fish. Presently, the one I call "the male" is darker in color, thicker and about 6 inches, while his "lady friend" has lighter coloring and is about 41/2 - 5 inches. I realize they could both be males and only time will tell--unless someone sees something I don't.

 

[Aquanero]

Congratulations on your new tank, it looks great. I can't help with sexing them but they are two beautiful Bifas.

 

[Cookie*]

Great looking fish, I'm not familiar with them but will be researching their profile now. The purples are very close to the purples in my Choco. cichlid.

I dig your setup a lot too, and the fish are gorgeous....best of luck with them and I hope you end up with a breeding pair.

 

[thunderchicken]

Thanks for your comments. I'll keep you updated with a new pic when I add one more piece of wood--maybe over on the right if I can find something big enough. I also completed my first DIY project with this set up by making my own trickle filter. It's working so far!

 

[peathenster]

Beautiful setup

 

[yodaLBC]

NICE TANK AND STOCK!

 

[Jason_S]

beautiful setup and fish

 

[DaxD]

I think your tank looks awesome!! Great looking fish. Good luck.