Help ID unusual Petsmart buy

[V227]

Bought this little guy at petsmart today. It was greatly discounted and sold as a red Texas cichlid. Not many of those sold around here. This fish is approx. 3" long and is covered with blue markings. Just a little red on the fins. I believe it to be male judging by the pointed dorsal fin and I see the beginnings of a head hump. He looks a lot like my juvenile 1" ordinary Texas cichlid except for his extra long fins and wider tail. I put him in my 120 display tank which also houses juvenile Festae "RT" juveniles, Rivulatus and several semi aggressive African cichlids. I expected the worst, but the little guy immediately displayed an "attitude" and took on all comers, surviving with no Injuries. I do believe it's a red Texas hybrid, maybe a flowerhorn cross. I would appreciate others opinions regarding the fish being a red Texas or just a better grade of a standard Texas cichlid.

 

[emcastan]

I'm guessing hybrid Texas cichlid

 

[V227]

I think you are right. I got a better photo of his face. I'm more convinced that he is a red Texas cichlid. Thanks for your opinion.

 

[sweendog87]

Looks like a Texas cross severum

 

[V227]

I've had him for a month now. One fact I am sure of is that at least part of him is a Texas cichlid. He looks a lot like my standard Texas cichlid but has a little more bling. Research shows that the Red Texas is a hybrid crossed with either Midas / Red Devil Cichlid, Red Parrot
cichlid or even a Flower Horn. So there's no telling. I'm sure the breeders weed out the Red Texas fry with the more vivid red markings and sell them separately. Those type sell for $200 and up. The average looking ones are likey sold to PetSmart. This is what he looks like now.