Paratheraps zonatus 5.wmv

One thing Big Blue is not is shy. I've taken thousands of photos of this fish so he's really not afraid to smile for the camera. I moved him into this 100 gallon tank so that I could relocate a bigger tank in the fishroom. I think he's still trying to figure out where the hell he's at. He is @ 14" and very thick. His favorite past time is eating.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• cichlid
• fish
• aquarium
• zonatum
• zonatus
• aquamojo
• paratheraps
• vieja

[aTrueAfrican]

Beautiful fish, the video does not do his blue colors justice though,

[Aquamojo]

@aTrueAfrican True that. I just used the overhead lights for the video. Flash units make a big difference.

[Aquamojo]

If the fish you have is bigger than this one...I doubt it's female. This fish is 14" long. Typically the female of the species is much smaller. Lots of Paratheraps can have that spangling. Could be Fenestratus or Melanurus. If you want to email me a photo I will see if I can identify it. mojo@epix.net

[SpydersCichlids]

How do you move such a huge fish?

[Aquamojo]

I use a 3mil industrial garbage bag. I could do it with a large net, but with the bag it doesn't damage the fins.

[jasonboyer36]

I think I have a female version of this fish.. perhaps even bigger than this one... do the females have a pink face and bluey/pinkish speckles on their top?

[Jafhful]

@Aquamojo And the net could damage a smaller vieja?? 2-3 inch

[cullensaquarium]

Excellent fish aquamojo :) My females extremely similar, mines at about 14" just not as thick. If you fancy a view chek it out on my video section :) cheers

[corallite]

What an awesome specimen, thanks a lot for sharing the video of this pet fish.

[Fishlova82]

What a great fish! Very alert :) Thanks