Can anyone identify this cichlid
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It kind of looks like a Bolivian Ram to me
Probably a hybrid involving the amphilophus genes, kinda looks similar to the fenestrata midas hybrids Ken Davis was sellingLooks like a juvenile Amphilophus of some sort to me. Maybe one of the more experienced members can give a more specific ID? Most likely not though.
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Above a young Amphilophus amarillo
To me, the cichlid in the OP post, hasn't developed enough identifying features to separate it from 1,000 other new world cichlid species.
Left above, are Amphilopus juvies, middle shot Australoheros juvies, right are Gymnogeophagus juvies
Left below, Herotilpia multispinossa. middle below, Chuco intermedium, right below Mayaheros beanii
Below young Andinoacara coerleopunctatus
At this stage of development, all (with some slight differences) look so remarkably similar, its even hard to distinguish genus, let alone species
Below young Gymnogeophagus balzani
I don't mean to be rude but guessing with your plastic decoration and backing it was purchased from a chain store (apologies if I'm just coming off as snobby). Impulse purchase or gifted it? I would say it's likely a Midas/devil hybrid looking at the colouring. You will know within a short while it won't take long to settle in and grow.
Thank you for your rplyLooks like a juvenile Amphilophus of some sort to me. Maybe one of the more experienced members can give a more specific ID? Most likely not though.
you are correct, it was the decoration the tank it was in. it was an impulse purchase. Since it was with Creamsicle reddevils this guy was the only one that was different so I got him and a pair of Creamsicles.