What type of Fish is this? Texas Cichlid or?
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Looks like Carpintis could be both.https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/texas-cichlid-true-or-carpintis.20712/
Thanks so much for the swift reply!
I've read conflicting information. Are carpintis smaller? if so by how much and is my tank size enough to house with a few tanks mate? if so, I was thinking a few central american cichlids. If you had any suggestions, that'd be great.
If you look at the 75 as a temporary grow out tank, it will be OK for a while.
Here's one I had about half grown.
Full grown they are about twice as long, tall and thick, and to me a 75 is not adequate.
here's the same one at maturity.
Here's one I had about half grown.
Full grown they are about twice as long, tall and thick, and to me a 75 is not adequate.
here's the same one at maturity.
I would agree the fish looks like a carpintis. It's pretty much impossible to tell 100% if a fish has any hybrid blood, but nothing about the fish would make me think it isn't pure bred.
On the gender, a black dot in the dorsal fin is a common sign of a female in hericthys species, I do not see a dot on your fish. The profile does not scream "male" to me but it is not a fully grown fish so that may change.
As for the tank size, it is a debatable. To me, a 75 would be about the minimum tank size to house a carpintis. Some would feel it is a bit small, It's up to your discretion at the end of the day. As far as tankmates- it really depends on the fish, you might be able to get away with some smaller tough cichlids which the texas won't see as threats. I wouldn't try any fish similar in appearance and size. I would say convict-types would be a good option to try, but don't be surprised if the texas turns on them, especially since the tank is already it's territory.
On the gender, a black dot in the dorsal fin is a common sign of a female in hericthys species, I do not see a dot on your fish. The profile does not scream "male" to me but it is not a fully grown fish so that may change.
As for the tank size, it is a debatable. To me, a 75 would be about the minimum tank size to house a carpintis. Some would feel it is a bit small, It's up to your discretion at the end of the day. As far as tankmates- it really depends on the fish, you might be able to get away with some smaller tough cichlids which the texas won't see as threats. I wouldn't try any fish similar in appearance and size. I would say convict-types would be a good option to try, but don't be surprised if the texas turns on them, especially since the tank is already it's territory.