is this a trimac?

[Nim Dibbley]

here is a better pic of the fish in question. i think i might get this thing, whatever it may be.

 

[the animal guy]

NO. Not Trimac at all

It's one of them ZZ x Parrot. Very common in the hobby by new breeders

 

[duanes]

Trimacs can be extremely variable depending on mood, conditions and breeding status.

above is a female trimac in breeding color, which may be similar to stress colors.
below the same female in non-breeding dress

the problem trying to ID from a photo, and not knowing lineage, is that in any spawn of 2 species, a certain percentage will look like the mother, and a certain percentage will look very similar to the father.
These are usually sold as "low grade FHs", but only if the seller is honest, or even aware or knowledgeable.

 

[Nim Dibbley]

i thought trimacs had more of a yellow base.

 

[duanes]

Here is a male.

And again in spawning dress

 

[Aquanero]

This is my male and female, for comparison.

Male with fry.



Female with fry


Male non breeding colors.

 

[Nim Dibbley]

Thanks for the pics! i really love the look of these guys.

 

[Cyberman]

It could be a Trimac... definitely a female as it has a dark blotch on the dorsal... You'll only be certain when its more mature once the coloirs come through more.

 

[pelleeklund]

I have a feeling it's a Flowerhorn. I've raised a few Trimacs and something seems off with the body shape of the one in question. Might just be an issue with the glass but it looks a little longer in the body than any I've ever kept. I agree with Duanes though, all of mine have varied in color throughout their lives. Either way that fish looks cool to me.

 

[the animal guy]

any knowledgeable Trimac lover would know this is not a Trimac. Right away at first glance already.



Mouth, colors, shape, caudal tail shape, Eyes, fins, everything not Trimac!!