Kelberi or nice ocellaris

[herman moorr]

Just came home with this guy. He’s a solid 12. The owner of shop told me it’s a hybrid ocellaris but I’m not sure on this one. I personally would say ocellaris Kelberi would at least have shown some spangling at this size I’m sure. Plus this fish has what looks like a circle forming on rear bar. Opinions greatly appreciated

 

[kno4te]

Looks ocell.

 

[herman moorr]

Turns out this fish has only been eating live it’s whole life according to owner at the shop. Hopefully I can turn him around to eat cut fish but a fish of this size may be stubborn. Tonight was a no go, others ate cut fish and pellets no issue. Guess it’s starvation and watching the o’s eat to get the message across

 

[Blakewater]

Thats a very pretty Ocell. It alone so its probably got alpha colors. Definitely a keeper! Once it fattens up it could be a show bass for sure

 

[herman moorr]

@ blakewater thanks. Came home and feed the fish and his belly is kinda caved in. Shop owner feed it goldfish yesterday prior to me purchasing

 

[Blakewater]

@ blakewater thanks. Came home and feed the fish and his belly is kinda caved in. Shop owner feed it goldfish yesterday prior to me purchasing

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Hes definitely hungry, Id treat him for parasites him as well if all hes eaten is feeders. Id try feeding him cut shrimp too, thats how I convert my bigger bass.

 

[herman moorr]

Update all looking good in a very short time. Got him to accept some cut fish soaked in nourish before work. His belly looks a little better

 

[herman moorr]

Just a small update. This fish is easily become one of my most greediest fish. Eating cut fish and market shrimp, even got him to accept pellets a couple times. He was skinny when I brought him home but now he’s nice and plump. Now if I can get my 2 other 12-14 ocellaris eating consistently.Noticed he’s much brighter as well.

 

[FunWow!]

Fattened right up nicely

 

[herman moorr]

Fattened right up nicely

Thanks. He’s became one of my favorite Cichla just because of how I got him and the progress he has made.