[i]labidochromis Caerulueus [/i]

[kribensis12]

Okay, I own several Yellow Labs. First off, I have a picture of my male. He has almost a " 5'oclock shadow" going on. A lab breeder I know has never seen this. Do you know what it is?

Here is a 30 gallon tank with some of their fry ( over 30 ):

And here is another Yellow lab, and she is holding. She is about 3 to 4 weeks away from spitting.

 

[dthoffsett]

Okay, I own several Yellow Labs. First off, I have a picture of my male. He has almost a " 5'oclock shadow" going on. A lab breeder I know has never seen this. Do you know what it is?

It's usually considered a sign of poor genetics, however, there have been some reports of this coloration in the wild, so who really knows. That said, it isn't a desirable trait among hobbyists.

 

[kribensis12]

I actually kind of like it. I just makes him seem more, manly. It comes and goes. It's not always there. It's weird. The females don't have this at all.

 

[dthoffsett]

I actually kind of like it. I just makes him seem more, manly. It comes and goes. It's not always there. It's weird. The females don't have this at all.

I don't see anything wrong with it either, it's just not a popular trait. It's most often seen in males ready to breed, however, I've seen some females with it as well.