Half black red devil

[Rudy]

I found a rd at a fish store up here that is have black and speckled throughout. Listed as a labiatus, I am not sure on that the thing intrigues me. I have seen them younger than that with black markings but this guys is 5-6 inches. Is this some sort of a cross?

One other noticable feature is that it has almost a line down its eye. Really cool looking fish.

Any ideas?

[Rudy]

I guess I should have posted this in the id section. :oops:

[chc]

That can very definitely be a full blooded labiatus. There are many wild caught that have varying amounts of black on them.

[Rudy]

Uh oh. Now I need another tank. I can't pass this thing up can I.

What about the line in the eye?

[chc]

No problem there either. Often their eyes will be half black and half red. Sometimes they'll be a mix of black and other colors like gold or yellow. Soetimes the eyes will be all black.

Sounds like a good opportunity to pick up a cool fish. I'd jump on it if I were you!

Make sure to post pictures!

[Rudy]

I went down to get it today and it has Ick as they had a breakout in a lot of their tanks. They are holding it for me so I have a week to rearrange.

[Rudy]

I am happy to say he survived the ich break out and he is in my tank effective today. Lots of black on this guy almost half, so I am hoping he is a good one. Better news I picked him up while the store was having a renovation sale so I got the thing for 50% off. 8.49

Who says ich is not a good thing for a fish to get :lol:

[chc]

Make sure to post some pix!

[WorldNation]

wow, sounds aweomse, cant wait for the pics! :)

[Rex Karr]

Pics are in the photo gallery.