Is this a red Texas Cichlid?
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To me looks like a cross of some sort of Amphilophus such as a Labiatus or Saggitae and a Herichthys such as a Carpintis. You can see the Amphilophus in the face for sure. Looks like my male Saggitae Casper 
Interesting never heard of this fish. So looks like it's mixed with a Texas cichlid or Jack Dempsey right?
I am thinking a Texas of some sort. That's where the blue pearling comes from. Here is a young H. Carpintis
Yes it is a red texas. Red texas is a hybrid. Amphilophus is definately in the mix but probably indirectly through a blood parrot mother and this fish pictured is the best possible outcome of that breeding imo.
It has the potential to be a beautiful fish but looks like an abused old soul in a tiny tank.
It has the potential to be a beautiful fish but looks like an abused old soul in a tiny tank.
Ok thanks. Yes I'm considering buying it and it's a rescue situation. The fish in the pic is about 7inches. Do you think it still has a chance to recover and grow into something beautiful?
Absolutely. It could be older but to me just looks like it needs better keeping. If its an f1 hybrid like it looks to me it should be strong enough to heal and grow.
Its like a one in a thousand fish. It deserves proper care.
Its like a one in a thousand fish. It deserves proper care.