Got this guy last December at about 2 inches. Now pushing 11-12 inches. Can anyone tell of this is a true amphilophus labiatus? I don't care either way I love this fish, just curious.
True red devil or imposter?
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Since you have to ask, just assume it is a midevil hybrid though I can atleast say your fish leans on the red devil side by the looks of him.
They always have them labeled as red devil's, but now that he's bigger his lips don't look to be as big as a red devils should be. I know you all have alot of experience so I wanted to ask. Been in the hobby about 2 years.
Please read before asking if you have a Midas or Red Devil
There have been a lot of threads lately from people asking if their fish is a Midas (Amphilophus citrinellum) or Red Devil (Amphilophus labiatum). A lot of these threads have pics of juvenile or sub adult fish. Trying to determine the identity of an adult fish is difficult enough, but...
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Over the last few years the common name "red Devil" has come to be a generic term for any pink aquarium strain Amphilophine.
Its not a true species.
If you bought it from a respected breeder as Amphilophis amarillo, or Amphilliophus labiatus, it is possible it is or could be a true species.
If you bought it from a LFS as a red devil, then that's what it is, an aquarium strain Amphilophine red devil mutt.
Its not neseccarily an imposter, but there's no way to prove it isn't one.
Its not a true species.
If you bought it from a respected breeder as Amphilophis amarillo, or Amphilliophus labiatus, it is possible it is or could be a true species.
If you bought it from a LFS as a red devil, then that's what it is, an aquarium strain Amphilophine red devil mutt.
Its not neseccarily an imposter, but there's no way to prove it isn't one.
Either way, a very healthy looking fish. You've done a good keeping him. Nice tank.
He hates when I do tank maintenance lol. He always goes after my hand and forearm. Unless I make a fist. I've learned not to even mess with the decor. He does what he wants lol. I call it "lawn maintenance".What's to figure? Stick your hand in the tank and find out.
for what i‘ve read the red devils lips form back in the aquarium if there‘s not enough algae to nip on, cause thats what their lips are for in the wild.
Not sure if thats correct, but seems logic