Well, I'm one of the few hobbists that actually enjoy the nomenclature and all the changes. The hobby uses exCichlasoma, which works but exHeros would be more accurate. All new world cichlids are divided into older large scale forms (Cichlasomatini - ports and acaras) and small scale forms (Heroine - everything else). Since these are not acaras, using exHeros is more correct than exCichlasoma.
But then the hobby rarely follows the science. I'm just an old, picky SOB. Heh.
As good as the Wet Spot is, they do have mix ups in the warehouse. I've bought female Crenicichla wallacii as Cr. noto's from them once. Hence the suggestion of emailing Rusty directly, I hear tell he's pretty helpful with stuff like that.
But then the hobby rarely follows the science. I'm just an old, picky SOB. Heh.
As good as the Wet Spot is, they do have mix ups in the warehouse. I've bought female Crenicichla wallacii as Cr. noto's from them once. Hence the suggestion of emailing Rusty directly, I hear tell he's pretty helpful with stuff like that.
good luck with the festae and ornatums. the zonatus looks great. And i would almost agree with you as them being zonatus
Sorry for the 50 questions, just an interesting topic to me. I will drop a Rusty an email. I need to follow up with Wayne too and see if he has made any progress spawning his Satanoperca mapiritensis. Mine are getting dangerous close. [giddy like school girl]
