I just moved everyone to their long term grow out tanks. I will finilize stocking once everyone puts on some size and I figure out what size/how many tanks I am going to need. I'm becoming a hoarder.. 
x12 exCichlasoma festae growing out in the 125 gallon to get a pair. They have doubled in size from 1/4" to 1/2" TL. Finally starting to show some recognizeable colors as festae. Although my camera/skills does them no justice what so ever.
x4 exCichlasoma cf. ornatum growing out with the featae and a BN pleco. I didn't intend to keep this species but finally broke down. They are 1"-1 1/2" TL. I know it won't last but watching them school with the festae makes me smile..
And of course the Nandopsis tetracanthus they have set up shop right in the middle of the 300 gallon and chase of anyone coming close to their wood/stone pile. I have yet to wash and add any pots to this tank but they don't seem to mind. I can't even catch a decent pic they are always chasing everyone away.
The Paratheraps zonatus 'Rio Carolina' are frustrating me. I have had numerous conversations with my LFS about them NOT being Paratheraps sp. 'coatzacoalcos' but they say Rusty said they are. They display vibrant red in the caudal fin but not a single one has the tell tale red band across the snout that aquamojo's display. I think they are 100% Paratheraps zonatus but if you guys disagree, please let me know and also why.
I have one more species to track down but it's going to take a little bit to find the right ones. Looks like I stayed closer to SA than I thought I was going to stray...
x12 exCichlasoma festae growing out in the 125 gallon to get a pair. They have doubled in size from 1/4" to 1/2" TL. Finally starting to show some recognizeable colors as festae. Although my camera/skills does them no justice what so ever.
x4 exCichlasoma cf. ornatum growing out with the featae and a BN pleco. I didn't intend to keep this species but finally broke down. They are 1"-1 1/2" TL. I know it won't last but watching them school with the festae makes me smile..
And of course the Nandopsis tetracanthus they have set up shop right in the middle of the 300 gallon and chase of anyone coming close to their wood/stone pile. I have yet to wash and add any pots to this tank but they don't seem to mind. I can't even catch a decent pic they are always chasing everyone away.
The Paratheraps zonatus 'Rio Carolina' are frustrating me. I have had numerous conversations with my LFS about them NOT being Paratheraps sp. 'coatzacoalcos' but they say Rusty said they are. They display vibrant red in the caudal fin but not a single one has the tell tale red band across the snout that aquamojo's display. I think they are 100% Paratheraps zonatus but if you guys disagree, please let me know and also why.
I have one more species to track down but it's going to take a little bit to find the right ones. Looks like I stayed closer to SA than I thought I was going to stray...
good luck with the festae and ornatums. the zonatus looks great. And i would almost agree with you as them being zonatus
But that's not to say there wasn't a mix up when they got them from Rusty. Perhaps emailing him directly?
What genus should I be using? I was going off Rapps list I though. Is it just the the nomenclature of ex 'Cichlisoma' part or a different genus all toghether? Thanks in advance Chris! 