Vent my midas

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Natalie

Jack Dempsey
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Just a regular Petsmart Midas, 5". I think female-- any other opinions?

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I'm not sure of the gender but it looks really nice.
 
That is a female, and it's most likely a hybrid between the citrinellus and labiatus. I only say that because I haven't seen a pure species (when it comes to these guys) out of a big box store for several years.

If your looking for a pure fish look into some dealers online that have trustworthy reputations. If you don't care then don't worry about it;)

It's a nice fish, I used to breed those guys (petsmart midas) for feeders back in the day.

Nice pick up:headbang2
 
Thanks for the help. Yeah I was really hoping for a male but she's turned out to be a really neat fish. She grows a solid inch per month! And so far she's getting along with two male cons and a GT in my 100g tank. I don't think that'll last but I thought I might as well try it considering they're all grow-outs.

And as for the hybrid issue, that doesn't bother me in the slightest. I've always thought the Midas/RD were some of the best fish that Petsmart has to offer, especially the creamsicle type with the blue eyes. Can't beat it for $3.99!
 
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Here's a pic when I first got her in July. She was the only multi-colored one in a whole tank of orange Midas, so she was exactly what I was looking for. :-)
 
I can try getting some more soon. My digital camera was zoomed in too closely I think, making them grainy.
 
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