Is this a True texas cichlid or a carpintis? (Pic heavy thread)
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Well, they have been for for almost a full day now. They don't even look like the same fish anymore. Attached are some new pictures for new thoughts! Lol, also the female ocasionally is swimming near the top is this normal? Never owned a pair before, it mostly seems like when I am near otherwise she swims around freely.
Yeah... I'ma just go ahead and say that they're 100% carpintis. 
No two doubts. If it's occasional swimming near the top of the water it's fine.
No two doubts. If it's occasional swimming near the top of the water it's fine. I honestly prefer that they are carpintis more interesting to me. Is it bizarre that there color changed so much? They were pretty much silver in the fish store here they are looking a greenish blue. Not quite escondido colored but not a bad coloring I'd say! They have been interesting so far definitely much more enjoyable then the mbuna I had.
Carpintis are known for changing color whenever they feel like it. As you raise them you'll sometimes see them go really pale (when they feel insecure), and then half a minute later could go a very deep green or blue (which is entirely up to their decision).
Here's my carpintis when I first got it:
Which is quite pale/green.
Same carpintis, going really blue.
Which is quite pale/green.
Same carpintis, going really blue.
Here's my carpintis when I first got it:
Which is quite pale/green.
Same carpintis, going really blue.
That looks like a hericthys turquoise
They are spooked by me still but I hope this will change in time. They seem to be enjoying their new home more then the 20 tall they came from. Either way I am so glad I picked these fish up.
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I agree 100%. It looks like a Cyano mix IMHO
Here's my Carpintis vontehillo.
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