african cichlid id needed
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that's an awful lot of yellow for a fish that looks to be about 2-2.5" Could be a benga, but me thinks it was juiced.
Hello and thanks for the reply.
I dont think he was juiced these came from a reputable dealer who gets his stock from local breeders who i know some of.
The yellow is only strong in certain light most of the time hes quite dark without the silver that the juveniles have. Im wondering if hes a hybrid maybe a bega/sunshine. only time will tell.
dorsal fin not pointed but im certainly not going to rule it out though thanks.
thanks steve .. thats a close match to the pic in this post 6 down
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?216198-Pics-from-my-African-cichlid-planted-tank
That one in the other post looks like a Benga, but they are hard to tell apart when small. Maleri's will have more blue in their face than just on the jaw as they grow older.
Nice fish, good luck with it.
Steve
Nice fish, good luck with it.
Steve
Just an update this female? has darkened up so im watching the morph into adult with bated breath because this might a good breeder .
lol when i was looking up variations of the different islands they are listed as bi color and peacock sure makes it sound easier.
If i can get on the forum where Larry Johnston lurks i will be sure he can nail it down.
lol when i was looking up variations of the different islands they are listed as bi color and peacock sure makes it sound easier.
If i can get on the forum where Larry Johnston lurks i will be sure he can nail it down.