Is this Heros 'rotkeil'

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What size is that? Looks about 4-5" and I'm going to say it's a Gold Rotkiel? I've never seen the Rotkiels in person but photographs suggest that they're darker like the greens with that red head section.

Perhaps just like the gold strain you can get the double mix. It's definitely not a plain Gold Severum anyway, looks good.
 
the camera make him looks more red than the real...he's about 4" now..

yeah i think so, that he's not a good rotkeil coz the red is not as strong as ones i see in MFK..
 
Red in all fish depends on diet, it's a rotkiel and color feed him and the red will intesify. I get in wild fish that sometimes have almost no red and after a few weeks on good food the red expands and darkens, You also have to consider if it's a female the red will cover a smaller area and not be as bright. Ken
 
fishfarm;1398917; said:
Red in all fish depends on diet, it's a rotkiel and color feed him and the red will intesify. I get in wild fish that sometimes have almost no red and after a few weeks on good food the red expands and darkens, You also have to consider if it's a female the red will cover a smaller area and not be as bright. Ken

Totally agree. I am one of the strongest believers in feeding and water quality. You can make a "low grade cheap fish" look great with proper care.
 
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