I know but it looks 1000 times better than when he was in that tank at the storeIt's so washed out it's hard to tell. I'd give it some time to get comfortable and color up. Good food and water changes should help
My guess at this point is melanarus or synspilum or a hybrid only time will tell.Good job saving the little guy. Wouldn't be surprised if it's a melanura, but will have to give it more time to color up and develop adult coloration.
They are actually the same fish now, they rolled synspilum into melanura. Different colorations are considered morphs from different catch locations.My guess at this point is melanarus or synspilum or a hybrid only time will tell.
Either way he/she will be a stunner in time. Thanks for the advice I'm new to keeping vieja as you could probably tellThey are actually the same fish now, they rolled synspilum into melanura. Different colorations are considered morphs from different catch locations.
Quickly becoming mineNo prob, good luck, one of my favorite genus of cichlids.