ryan Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 G'day i have a few festae still juvies, and was just wondering when they will get there colours cuz atm they are pretty boring and plain, and at times show there stripes to the oscars.... cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Only the females really show good colour (IMHO). They'll colour up as they approach full size. In saying that the colours they do show are unlikely virually any other cichlid. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 how big are they? I'd be unconcerned if they are really bland until they get over 12-15cm, it's the norm for most American cichlasomines. you seen pics of Uro's to tell the difference to set your mind at ease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat williamson Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I have seen festae females colour up between 8 and 15 cm. How many do you have and probably more importantly, if you have a male present is he the dominant fish. If the male is not the king of the tank then female colour will be delayed.Probably.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 i got mine from pat and only one of the females coloured up ; 1. i think they need a dominant male 2. they need to be angry at something or like many females ,everything 3. brooding,this is when they show there best colour mine started fighting so i took the female out and put her back with the others and she reverted back to camoflauge mode but the male stayed coloured - chocolate brown with blue flecks and red fins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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