Hybrid Achilles Vs Regular Achilles

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Other than the obvious color & pattern differences, is there anything else such as behavior (I.e., aggressiveness) & ease of care that’s different between the two?

 

[Xanthurum]

As a person who has had both I did not notice any differences in behavior or ease of care. That’s just my .02 on them

 

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As a person who has had both I did not notice any differences in behavior or ease of care. That’s just my .02 on them

I’m eyeing a 7” hybrid at a LFS. He appears to be lighter in the black body color than a normal Achilles. Is this normal?

 

[Xanthurum]

It’s most likely just stressed. It looks healthy to me and will probably darken up when it settles in.

 

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It’s most likely just stressed. It looks healthy to me and will probably darken up when it settles in.

It’s a tough decision cuz they price the fish at $50 difference. I love the teardrop orange mark and the stark contrast to the black but the yellow highlight & the orange/reddish tail of the hybrid is not far behind… plus it’s rare. How did you decide when you were making the choice?

 

[Xanthurum]

The decision came down to the fact that I have had Achilles in the past but never had a hybrid. I have since gone back to having an Achilles simply because they are my favorite fish. I love both but for me I just prefer the original to the hybrid.

Get the one you want, nobody else’s opinion should matter in your tank.

 

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I’m eyeing a 7” hybrid at a LFS. He appears to be lighter in the black body color than a normal Achilles. Is this normal?

They are much more behavioural in which they go through pale grey colours to a deep black colour (sometimes blacker than the achilles).

They’re also more peaceful IME as they seem to have more of the nigricans behaviour. Ease of care these also seem slightly less prone to ich than others are.

 

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They are much more behavioural in which they go through pale grey colours to a deep black colour (sometimes blacker than the achilles).

They’re also more peaceful IME as they seem to have more of the nigricans behaviour. Ease of care these also seem slightly less prone to ich than others are.

Made the decision. Pretty happy so far. Going through QT.