Is this venustus or Livingstoni?

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Hi please let me know whether is this venustus or Livingstoni cichlid?Also guess whether it is male or female.

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Here are some shots of livingstoni to compare, juvie to adult coloration.
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above at only an inch, below about 3"
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Below about 5", just beginning to change to adult coloration
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Below at 6 =7" males in full blue
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and below blue male with an adult female and Tilapia as target tank mates
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