Hybrid (1 Viewer)

[Miller]

Do you think this is a hybrid?

 

[Miller]

No one? Its supposed to be a lyretail but I have my doubts its not a mix of some sort based on the color pattern and form.

 

[webster1234]

looks to me like a female twin spot (bimaculatus anthias). Definitely not a Lyretail.

 

[Miller]

Yea I figured it was different. Thanks!

 

[webster1234]

FWIW, Bimaculatus are def prettier than the Lyretails, but the males get a little aggressive when they change. Hopefully yours stays mellow.

 

[Miller]

So far she hides a lot but is an aggressive eater. She hangs with the lyretails on and off. Sould i get a couple more?

 

[webster1234]

Oh sorry, I thought you had a pair of females. Therefore, I was anticipating one of them changing to a male. If you like a "drama" free tank, I would just stick with the one. I have some great videos of my females locking mouths and spinning around in circles, fighting for dominance. I started with 4 females. Once the dominant one changed to a male, he killed one of the other females. So I sold the third one so he wouldn't kill her too. But he was VERY protective of the remaining female. He killed my Sunburst just for swimming too close to her. I finally had to sell them to someone who had a more aggressive tank with larger fish.

 

[Miller]

Geez! Any link to the vids?

Oh sorry, I thought you had a pair of females. Therefore, I was anticipating one of them changing to a male. If you like a "drama" free tank, I would just stick with the one. I have some great videos of my females locking mouths and spinning around in circles, fighting for dominance. I started with 4 females. Once the dominant one changed to a male, he killed one of the other females. So I sold the third one so he wouldn't kill her too. But he was VERY protective of the remaining female. He killed my Sunburst just for swimming too close to her. I finally had to sell them to someone who had a more aggressive tank with larger fish.

 

[webster1234]

Here's a couple of them while in QT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhIkAqoC5U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLaBueieD28