Paraneetroplus bifasciatus 'Rio Chacamax': Stunning!!

[notho2000]

Here are a few pictures of my adult Paraneetroplus bifasciatus 'Rio Chacamax'. I have two breeding pair in a 180G along with some other CAs. They are about three years old now and continue to amaze me with their 'mind blowing' color. They are F1s from Rusty Wessel's WC stock.

 

[Fish on Fire]

Beautiful fish. Any full tank shots?

 

[rich_one]

Wow! Superb!

-Rich

 

[notho2000]

Beautiful fish. Any full tank shots?

Thanks. I have no full tank shots. The tank itself (180G) is set up with maintenance in mind. It is not a show tank. It contains multiple large pots, and lots of plastic plants. The bottom is bare for ease of cleaning.

Wow! Superb!

-Rich

Thank you.

 

[Jmart159]

Looks like a super pair of fish. Do you have a size estimate for them?

 

[notho2000]

Looks like a super pair of fish. Do you have a size estimate for them?

The males are about 12", the females are 8" and 9".

 

[jweav]

Beautiful fish!! Love all the yellow on them.


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[Fish on Fire]

What's their temperment like?

 

[notho2000]

Beautiful fish!! Love all the yellow on them.
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They have quite a color combination ... looks like Christmas 'bling'.

What's their temperment like?

Kind of middle of the road. Less aggressive than 'maculicauda', somewhat more aggressive than 'melanurus' red form. They form strong pair bonds IME and are great parents. They can "hold their own" in a confrontation.

 

[alkman6]

Real beauty...now I have to find myself a pair