Piebald and Creamsicle... what’s the difference?

[mattison187]

I sidnt notice you were from the uk. Deff wouldnt hurt to email and ask him. Hes a good guy. Should be able to steer you in the right direction

 

[JAX3000]

I emailed him... hopefully he can help me out, like you say.
Thanks for the advice.

 

[dan518]

Try Rob over the weekend, normally he is busy with his normal work during the week. There is still time to put a cota order in if your quick.

 

[Htat]

My creamsicle within and without of tank light

 

[justarn]

Rob does do rapps orders as well if your willing to wait... Pie bald is three + colours, usually orange, black and white. They can look gorgeous, my old boy rocky was gorgeous, miss that fish so much.

 

[justarn]

A nice piebald is much harder to source anyway.

 

[justarn]

Here is he!-)

 

[RD.]

By most definitions, the term piebald is used to describe an animal having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white. Most creamsicle Amphilophus morphs simply lack the black pigment producing cells (melanin), and are part of what is referred to as the "gold" morph by researchers.

I wrote the following several yrs ago which explains the "fading" or peeling process seen in this genus.

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/faders-explained.396860/#post-4919223

Good luck with your new citrinellus, one of my all time favorite species.

 

[Boomer1224]

I love the creamsicles

 

[JAX3000]

Try Rob over the weekend, normally he is busy with his normal work during the week. There is still time to put a cota order in if your quick.

Thanks,
Do you know how long it usually takes for them to come in? And how frequently he makes COTA orders? I’m not actually ready for them just yet. I’d like to buy from him, I’ve heard only good things...
I’ll message him now.
Thanks guys. You’re all so helpful! I really appreciate it...