Vieja/Paratheraps ID

[cchhcc]

I agree with Nutty.

Even when you pull the fish out of the river, there is so much variation in this genus that it makes identification difficult (though synspilus and bifas aren't usually too tough).

The fish are beautiful, so unless you're starting a breeding program it really doesn't matter. The requirements of each species are nearly identical.

 

[Decoder]

Thanks nutty. Is there any other ideas? Now I am thinking of parting with this fish. I ve had it for 5 months waiting for it to become a synspilus. Big disappointment.

 

[Decoder]

Didnt see your message cchhcc, thank you as well. I might get the other fish I put a photo of, its so colorful.