Xystichromis Kyoga Flamebacks

[mahemaheman85]

Just thought some of you guys would love this.

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwcichlidsv&1222304082

ya i noticed that earlier today, its by the same guy that had the trio

 

[tezr]

I found out a little more info on the Kyogas. Kyogas tend to display the horizontal bar when they are in a less dominant state. When they are dominant and all fired up the bar is pretty much non existant and stays that way unless it isn't a dominant male.

From GAS's post on the ACA forum:
http://acaforum.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=3103&view=findpost&p=12496

I would agree with Kevin and not so much on male coloration but the pattern on the female. When a male is in full color it is sometimes tougher to differentiate the species from others. Usually when in a non dominant pattern, the male Xystichromis sp. "Kyoga flameback will show the same broken horizontal mid lateral bar as your female does. When excited, the vertical bars really show through and other times they are barely visible. When I first seen that male I immediately thought it to be perhaps Astatotilapia sp. "tomato" but I now feel that was just wishful thinking on my part. I'm sorry but I would rather tell you I wasn't sure than to give you an id that might be incorrect. Kevin is very knowledgeable and I often go to him with questions. You can put a lot of faith in his opinion.

The way I read it he is stating that the vertical bars will really show up when excited and other times will be barely visible.

 

[jhutch]

Yeah I see that. I miss read something. Not enough sleep.

 

[tezr]

I know what you mean lol hell here I am posting at 5:30 am but then again I am at work what else am I supposed to do?

 

[mahemaheman85]

So i just got back from the ups store and my second colony are in there bags acclimating, wait till you guys see this male!!!! hes way bigger then my first male and hes even got good colors now and hes not even out of the bag yet!!

 

[mahemaheman85]

Heres a quick pic just so you guys can get an idea of the size difference between the males

 

[mahemaheman85]

AND I GOT ANOTHER LITTLE SURPRISE FOR YOU GUYS!! CHECK THIS OUT!!

 

[mike dunagan]

congrats on both parts. Are you stripping?

 

[mahemaheman85]

congrats on both parts. Are you stripping?

Thanks it been a good week for me so far , i dont have any tumblers other wise i would cause i am quickly running out of space for all these prego females

tumblers and sponge filters are on my list though

 

[mike dunagan]

good plan, asap...