Will a female festae color up with no male?
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Its a toss up, depending on her feeling of dominance.
Sometimes alone, festae, or many other cichlids won't show the same brilliant coloration they would if in a pair, or shoaling situation.
Here is a shot of a female festae I had, without a male in the tank.
below same female with a male in the tank.
below with a male and a few females in the tank
Sometimes alone, festae, or many other cichlids won't show the same brilliant coloration they would if in a pair, or shoaling situation.
Here is a shot of a female festae I had, without a male in the tank.
below same female with a male in the tank.
below with a male and a few females in the tank
I have seen them color up with no male present, but as Duane stated this depends on a lot of factors, especially the fishes dominance. IMO, this is not a species I would choose for a solo wet pet. Some can be very skittish and hide a lot when young.
Thanks for the feedback. I am torn between a few species and have heard some.similar reports about being skittish.
Not something I think I will go for. Thanks guys
Not something I think I will go for. Thanks guys
I have a female and her colors are very nice with no male but it changes often depending on her mood