My new Parachromis friedrichsthalii 'Rio Danto'

[Aquafreak]

Here's a pic of the larger male - probably 4-5". When do you think he will color up?

 

[FormulatedFire]

The pattern is beautiful on those fish.

 

[Aquafreak]

The pattern is beautiful on those fish.

They are definitely my favorite so far.

 

[AcsFoolMike]

I'd say your male is already displaying very decent color for 4"-5". Beautiful pair.

 

[fishman09]

get them to breed and that will make their colors go nutz. then theyll retain the colors

 

[Aquafreak]

I'd say your male is already displaying very decent color for 4"-5". Beautiful pair.

Do you think so? The males look gray compared to some I've seen, but then again I don't know how big they were either.

 

[Aquafreak]

Female is chasing both males around the tank like crazy. It doesn't seem like she wants to pair off with either of them. Any suggestions?

 

[Aquafreak]

Some more pics I snapped tonight.

 

[fishman09]

shes looking really good

 

[AcsFoolMike]

That female is beautiful for such a small size. I got in my pair from Rapps on Tuesday, and they're as timid and skittish as any fish I've ever had up to this point. Both hide non-stop when I come around the tank, and only occasionally will the male come out and snag a pellet to eat. Hoping this changes within the next week or two.