Labiatus for the win. I have a nice f1 barred male and he has been an awesome fish to grow out. Anything amphilophus is great I also have a pair of amphilophus saggitae and the male is an awesome glass banger. Flowerhorns make the best wet pet IMO.
I thought Oscars and Green Terrors made great wet pets until I got a Midas. Mine bites at the gravel vac, piles the gravel half way up its tank,paces in front of its tank when anyone is near it,and has bitten me a few time. Great fish.