Amphilophus ?????

[young_rico]

Without complete knowledge of collection, etc. you would need to perform a DNA test.

you think the Maury show could help

thanks for the help. I guess it doesnt matter since i wont be breeding him. was $30 a good deal?

 

[Reagan]

Coloration tells you nothing about a species designation. There are some captive populations that breed true for some color traits, but that doesn't mean you can use those to determine species. Without complete knowledge of collection, etc. you would need to perform a DNA test.

We have a winner!

 

[uncwnells]

do you like the fish more than you like $30 if so then it was a good deal!

 

[heavyhitter]

Looks like a barred citinelus with some zaliosus in the gene pool???

 

[cichlidinsomniac]

that chances that you just stumbled upon an amarillo or chancho are very low

 

[orbit]

Coloration tells you nothing about a species designation. There are some captive populations that breed true for some color traits, but that doesn't mean you can use those to determine species. Without complete knowledge of collection, etc. you would need to perform a DNA test.

I was simply trying to simplify this a bit by the colors I mentioned... I have no clue as to what the pet store is like where he got the fish from as with regards to what they sell and how they portray their fish....

My LPS will post if a fish is a hybrid, F0, F1 or not at all...

Sorry to misinform you young_rico.............

 

[cichlid2006]

whatever kind it is it looks nice and chunky. good luck with him/her.

 

[young_rico]

whatever kind it is it looks nice and chunky. good luck with him/her.

thanks. he looks like a big fat baby. i really like him. here's a video.

I cant embed it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usg9PJOKz10

 

[heavyhitter]

Yea it looks good. Regardless or what ever is in it DNA that is a fine looking fish.

 

[fishfarm]

If it's sold as a hybrid, then it is, don't try to guess on a species. Ken