Today in the Fishroom ~ Talamancaheros sieboldii

[Aquamojo]

Not a cichlid you see often in fish tanks. I only have two of these fish now. Started with a half dozen. Just plain nasty.

Male

Female

 

[Covetous]

Ohh awesome man, never seen these guys before. Cool looking cichlid.

And as always your my hero with your pictures. Great shots.

 

[Adhlc]

Incredible coloration on the female. I look forward to seeing these guys mature.

Thanks for sharing Mo.

 

[isde02]

Not a cichlid you see often in fish tanks. I only have two of these fish now. Started with a half dozen. Just plain nasty.

Male
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Female
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They look awesome Mo, are these WC? Where from?

 

[Aquamojo]

They look awesome Mo, are these WC? Where from?

No. I got them from Jeff Rapps.

 

[dan518]

Stunning pair, is there 2 species in Talamancaheros

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

Always exceptional Mo. Your pics inspire us all, make me strive for more from my fish and my photography.

 

[Aquamojo]

Always exceptional Mo. Your pics inspire us all, make me strive for more from my fish and my photography.

Very nice of you to say. Thanks Tyler.

 

[Aquamojo]

Stunning pair, is there 2 species in Talamancaheros

From what I can see, this is the only cichlid in that species. But as we all know, that can change. The name comes from the Talamanca mountains of lower Central America...combined with the only heros...meaning "hero". So Hero of the Talamanca mountains.

 

[dan518]

From what I can see, this is the only cichlid in that species. But as we all know, that can change. The name comes from the Talamanca mountains of lower Central America...combined with the only heros...meaning "hero". So Hero of the Talamanca mountains.

Ok thanks, just asked as I have seen the name t underwoodi about wasn't sure if it was just a different catch location or a described species.