Vieja/Paratheraps ID

[Decoder]

Is this one a synspilum? Fish is almost 13cm

And what is this one?

 

[cchhcc]

That looks like a hybrid to me. There is a race of synspilus that has spangles similar to the fish you posted, but yours seems to be a mix.

I can't pull up the last photo.

 

[VRWC]

heres the other pic he tried to post

 

[Adhlc]

Still not showing up..

 

[Decoder]

That looks like a hybrid to me. There is a race of synspilus that has spangles similar to the fish you posted, but yours seems to be a mix.

I can't pull up the last photo.

Thank you but why do you think its a mix? Cuz of lack of coloration?

The other fish is also visible now.

 

[NorCaliCichlids]

Hybrid

 

[Adhlc]

Looks like a Synspilum - just with different coloration.

Like cchcc said, it's probably a hybrid.

 

[Decoder]

I found his dad/mom's photos:

 

[Decoder]

The other fish Im asking about:

 

[nutty]

None of the photos that you have provided, including parents show synspilus.

The last one looks like a bifasciatus, possible cross.

I would only ever buy synspilus if i knew the location of the parents, plus photographs. Failing that, buy from a reputable breeder ie Rapps. Thats where i had mine from. I suppose depending on location, the latter could be akward.
Buying synspilus from an lfs is a lottery imo.