F FishFreak95 Piranha MFK Member Jul 3, 2009 2,137 27 81 31 New Mexico Jun 23, 2011 #1 What is the smallest species of Vieja, theraps or Paratheraps that still are colorful.
flowerpower Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 10, 2007 2,508 13 0 NY Jun 23, 2011 #2 From that group Theraps irregularis comes to mind as being colorful, at least based on the photos I've seen. They max at 8" I believe.
From that group Theraps irregularis comes to mind as being colorful, at least based on the photos I've seen. They max at 8" I believe.
F FishFreak95 Piranha MFK Member Jul 3, 2009 2,137 27 81 31 New Mexico Jun 23, 2011 #3 I found this that stays about 5" http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Theraps-coeruleus.html I couldnt find much info though
I found this that stays about 5" http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Theraps-coeruleus.html I couldnt find much info though
smitty03281964 Peacock Bass MFK Member May 5, 2010 3,650 397 122 Yeadon, Pennsylvania USA Jun 24, 2011 #4 As far as I know all of the Vieja get a pretty decent size. I think the smaller one would be the black belt and he will get 8-12 inches.
As far as I know all of the Vieja get a pretty decent size. I think the smaller one would be the black belt and he will get 8-12 inches.