Dropped into the LFS the other day to by sum over priced cichlid flake and what do you think i saw....on the lower shelf they have a 3 foot tank with no heater and no light and no cover and it was full of pale Red Devils just sittin on the bottom withering away. When I asked why there was no heater they replyed that they diddnt want the fish as no-one would take/pay for the devils. Apon further investigation I spotted two fish with completley different body shape and grouped away from the Devils. With my limited to no knowlege of African/Malawi Cichlids I said Ide take them two "Devils" there in the corner. I got both of them for free, and walked out rather curious of what they where. When I got home I dropped them into my hospital fry tank which is currently home to 20 baby bristlenose cats, as soon as they hit the warmer water ( after letting them sit in the bag for a bit ) one of them turned electric blue, whilst the other went from pale to grey with dark bars. Quickly i jumped on the net to discover I had just scored a pair of Electric Blues ( Fryeri ) for FREE, when they retail for approx $35 here in OZ. I must say I am very pleased with my rescue, and cant wait to get a lrger tank for them. Any way here is a couple of pics, I couldnt get one of the female cos when she comes out the male chases her away, its only early days and hopfully they will settle down.
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