Paratheraps sp.'Coatzacoalcos' pair guarding spawn

[notho2000]

This pair of Paratheraps sp.Coatzacoalcos 'Rio Carolino' F1s decided to put down a spawn inside this upturned flower pot. It's a busy tank with lots of current but the parents-to-be are holding their own. This is their first spawning attempt. The male is about 10", the female 7" and originally came from Rusty Wessel as 1" youngsters about two years ago. As you can see, the breeding dress of the male and female is very similar in both sexes, but the female outshines the male in that she has her "make-up" on (attractive orange/pink cheeks).

[video=youtube;8qHkygbabX0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qHkygbabX0&feature=channel&list=UL[/video]

 

[RD3557]

Gorgeous!

 

[Regalblue]

Congratulations, is this their first spawn ?

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[driftwood]

Awesome Jim. Those colors are just amazing.

 

[keystonewma]

Very impressive!

 

[trace]

Good lookin fish! Good luck with the spawn and keep ip the good work.


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[Chrisplosion]

Awesome pair!

 

[notho2000]

Gorgeous!

Congratulations, is this their first spawn ?

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Awesome Jim. Those colors are just amazing.

Very impressive!

Good lookin fish! Good luck with the spawn and keep ip the good work.


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Awesome pair!

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. @Regalblue, this is their first spawn to the best of my knowledge. @driftwood, today the male took on the same coloring as the female on his cheeks and gill plates.
-Jim

 

[jweav]

Congratulations! They are a gorgeous pair