African ID?

[lindyfish]

I was at a LFS when I came across a single African in a tank. I thought he/she was pretty so I picked it up. I'd like an ID though, because this is the first fish I'm putting in the tank and I want to make sure everyone that I put in after him will be compatible. Sorry if this is totally easy, but I'm a noob when it comes to Africans, haha. Thanks!

 

[johnnunez29]

looks a bit like a mutt.but id go with it being an acei.

 

[lindyfish]

Thanks! A friend of mine also said it was probably an acei, I just wanted a second opinion.

 

[4wheelin]

it looks like a male auratus cichlid. it looks just like my male.

 

[mike dunagan]

Male Auratus

 

[dad_jsp]

Male Auratus

yep


they are very aggressive

 

[Red Devil]

yes Auratus

 

[straitjacketstar]

Agreed with Melanochromis auratus. How big is your tank?
Most Melanochromis sp. are highly aggressive and won't really fit to achieve that tank compatibility you desire, especially if it is a smaller tank.
If you plan on trying to establish a reasonably peaceful Malawi type community I would recommend introducing several fish at once, not one after the other as new fish are easily picked on by established residents.

 

[AfricanCichlidFan]

It's a young male auratus..they're very mean cichlids! good luck keeping him

 

[CichlidsRool]

i lovvvvvvvvvvvve!! these guys! keep him!