New Hybrid Midas/Devil X Vieja

[baxtor_lex]

Hi guys!
Iv been out of the hobby now for quite some time but decided to snag myself a 5 foot tag, so when I went to get some fish, (Iv generally had cichlids or flowerhorns in the past) I saw a tank full of what I believe to be Red Devil X Synspilum.
I think that the breeder perhaps tried breeding some parrots as some of the fish from the same batch had the usual parrot body.
But wondered what other people felt? I absolutely love them already, in love with the male. As they were a good size I managed to sex them and they have already been courting (I'm guessing if the cross is what I think the male would be infertile)
Anyway! Hello again, and let me know what you all think!
Good to see you all again
Matt

 

[baxtor_lex]

I don't know whY, but it's uploaded every photo several times! I do apologise in advance for that

 

[baxtor_lex]

 

[baxtor_lex]

Iv been doing some research, would these be rose queens? They certainly look like one

 

[Simon_fh]

They look like they have rise queen and/or red devil in them but I'm definitely not a hybrid expert. The hybrids are so mixed up now that it's nearly impossible to determine the lineage of a fish without DNA testing.

best way to determine is to go back to the petstore and track down the breeder to find out for sure.

Simon

 

[baxtor_lex]

Thanks for replying.
I suspect the same as you, I asked the LFS and the breeder only mentioned that they are a devil hybrid. Either way the photos do no justice, my male is stunning, cannot wait for him to finish fading. Will keep you updated

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Not a rose queen. Hard to say what they are without knowing more information on parents and grandparents.

 

[pelleeklund]

Id bet its a RD/FH, cool fish.

 

[Walzon1]

Looks like a RD x barred midas or barred amphilophus species....really could be anything though it's all a guess

 

[baxtor_lex]

Looks like a RD x barred midas or barred amphilophus species....really could be anything though it's all a guess

Thanks for your reply, will defo have a look at the barred side of things.
Maybe it will become clearer as he grows, the female certainly looks like a average RD female so they havnt been crossed with much thankfully. Will keep everyone updated with this progress