My fish

Candycane · 02-16-2004, 01:40 PM

Hi all,
I finally got around to taking some pics of two of my cichlids. They are no the best pictures but considering what the others looked like, these ones are pretty good.

The first one is Jack. He is a Jack Dempsey. He's nearly 11 inches long now.

The second one is Blue (I know, original names!). He's a cobalt blue cichlid. In the picture, you can see three small spots on his tail...anyone know what they are? At first, we thought it was ick. But he's had them for a year now. They are irridescent like the rest of their scales...is it just a strange coloring?

suzoo · 02-16-2004, 01:45 PM

Wow! Cool pics!
They look like pretty big fish.. nice colors too! How long is Blue?

Candycane · 02-16-2004, 01:45 PM

Blue is only about 7 inches. We got them both when they were about an inch and a half long so we are very happy that they are growing so well.

redrose · 02-16-2004, 04:09 PM

Hi Candice,

Looks like you take great care of your giant fish.....lol :P I know i'm a discus freek and the only fish for me is discus...hehhe....but these guys are nice too. Its funny how we get to like a certain fish and stick with it. I've had many fish and even worked for a wholesaler so you could imagine what I used to bring home....actually not what, how many of each......hahha...I had about 20 tanks at one time

and did I mention animals ...yup thats where I got my first 2 chins from...

..... Am I normal????

Red

Lixx · 02-16-2004, 06:32 PM

Beautiful fish!

katescritters · 02-16-2004, 06:48 PM

The spots are called Egg Spots. I believe they are there to encourage the male to watch for and pick up eggs that are being laid during mating (the male then carries them to the nest) This would then make Blue a girl.