Update: New tank mates!

[fishon91]

Thanks guys! He definitely is a stud. The minute I saw him, I knew he was a keeper I was simply amazed by the spangles. He looks even better in person. I was really happy with the catch and he settled into the tank pretty quick. Can't wait to see how he looks when he gets older

 

[johnmoore55]

man i wish i could catch that in my backyard... great spangling hes gona be a awsome fish.

 

[zenyoungkoh]

cute! I cant help but say their faces have the expression of **** now im stuck in this place till i die lol

 

[fishon91]

Im curious...how did you catch them?

I used live bait right there from the lake. I caught a few small fish with a simple ball of bread at the end of the hook and then used those to lure in the Pbass. They pretty much struck instantly w/o any hesitation. As for the baby, I used a tiny guppy.

Great looking Occels, wish I lived in Florida. The fish in the ponds that are free look better than the paid ones I have in my tank

Lol I can't deny, I love the fishing down here. IMO these cichlas are being raised in their natural habitat. I figure their diets and environment affect their appearance and health obviously. They are going to look different than farm raised.

wanna catch me one now?

Lol at the right price jk

 

[fishon91]

cute! I cant help but say their faces have the expression of **** now im stuck in this place till i die lol

Wouldn't all captive fish think the same lol Agreed though.

 

[duipo]

Wow, Really nice Ocell wish i could catch fish like that in Britain...

 

[snookn21]

Superb! These spangeleds are really taking off. Nice fish!

 

[fishon91]

Thanks! He looks a lot more settled into the tank today and his colors are really standing out. We had a caught a few others but none of them were spangled like him. He was the special one of the group

 

[dirtbikerider]

Wow, love the spangling!

 

[fishon91]

He's bling'd out lol