Your opinion on my next pair of fish

[Innesfan]

There is also a fourth 'dwarf' Laetacara species, newly described, L. flamennellus. I'm not aware that any of us here has yet to keep it. Some have referenced it as 'the golden curviceps.' There are seven Laetacara species to date: the four 'dwarves' and three other larger and feistier species.

L. flamennellus

 

[anewbie]

I have a group sold as L. thayeri. However they really beg the border of dwarf cichild with my largest male over 5 inches. The female is a bit smaller closer to 4 and they don't really have much colour. Mine are in the 600 with chcooclate cichild and flag cichild - they mostly get along with everyone.

 

[Innesfan]

I have a group sold as L. thayeri. However they really beg the border of dwarf cichild with my largest male over 5 inches. The female is a bit smaller closer to 4 and they don't really have much colour. Mine are in the 600 with chcooclate cichild and flag cichild - they mostly get along with everyone.

Based on the photos you've posted in the past, they are indeed L. thayeri. Personally, I consider them one of the three larger Laetacara species, all handsome and interesting but none as colorful as the four dwarves.

 

[Mr Limpet]

Laetacara curviceps is my favorite, mostly because I’m partial to blue fish, but also because it’s the first cichlid I ever bred and helped lead me down the rabbit hole of MTS. I currently have a breeding pair descended from fish a friend of mine somehow found at a Petco in Manhattan. And, yes, they’re true curviceps, not dorsigera.

I’m also growing out a large brood of L. araguaiae. This is their father.

This is a male of a strain that I was working with back in the teens.

 

[anewbie]

Laetacara curviceps is my favorite, mostly because I’m partial to blue fish, but also because it’s the first cichlid I ever bred and helped lead me down the rabbit hole of MTS. I currently have a breeding pair descended from fish a friend of mine somehow found at a Petco in Manhattan. And, yes, they’re true curviceps, not dorsigera.

I’m also growing out a large brood of L. araguaiae. This is their father.
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This is a male a strain that I was working with back in the teens.
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Your pictures failed for some reason - it might be as simple as you deleted them or as complex as database corruption. Either way no images so it didn't happen

 

[anewbie]

Ok I will counter with this - these are domestic l. dors typically sold as l. cuvies in breeding dress blue/black form - i find the wc red ones i have much nicer but whatever.

 

[anewbie]

Still if i you find a health pair of hobby raised nannacara i'd go for those - they are fairly flexible on water chemistry and while not the most stunning fish oh so dang smart. They could teach your baby how to count.

 

[gwand]

That question reminds me of Leonard Bernstein's brilliant response when asked which of the four Brahms symphonies was his favorite. He replied, "The one I heard last."

As for Laetacara...they each have their charms. L. curviceps is probably the most subtle but truly lovely when all the blue sparkle is present. A red-breasted L. dorsigera (there are black-breasted and blue forms also) in full color can be head-turning. And as @Mr Limpet stated. L.araguaiae in full bloom is a mighty pretty sight. Take a look at some photos and see what speaks to you. But caution, many of the offerings on line are misidentified. Once you decide which one you want and think you've found a source, we can confirm for you if it's the right species.

Love your response and the Bernstein quote. BTW. How was Verdi’s Requiem?

 

[anewbie]

Love your response and the Bernstein quote. BTW. How was Verdi’s Requiem?

I'm telling you music sucks but if you must get a pair of singing fishes

Amazon.com

 

[gwand]

I'm telling you music sucks but if you must get a pair of singing fishes

Amazon.com

Ha ha I wouldn’t pay $.10 for that, let alone $53.

 

[anewbie]

Ha ha I wouldn’t pay $.10 for that, let alone $53.

Me neither but hey what can i say singing is expensive.

 

[Innesfan]

Love your response and the Bernstein quote. BTW. How was Verdi’s Requiem?

Not yet---next Tuesday, 1/20. Can't wait! I'll report back.