cherry red hap (brownae)?

[ksc133]

hello experts,

what are these fish?

http://www.tropicalfish-scotland.com/fish.cfm?pid=770

H.brownae
H.sp 44

or

Hybrids

thanks

 

[RD.]

Astatotilapia brownae

 

[ksc133]

hello RD

thanks, is the Astatotilapia brownae same as Hap. brownae?

i search the web Hap brownae seems to have less red on the body almost a yellowish fish.

 

[RD.]

Same fish, but color could definitely vary among different breeding groups and/or strains. It also seems to be sometimes confused with other species, such as sp. #44.

 

[ksc133]

thanks RD

good to hear they are H.brownae.

anyone can give a confirmation they are not hybrids?

thanks

 

[RD.]

Just so there's no confusion, I'm not confirming with 100% certainty what these fish are by simply viewing a digital image posted on the web. If you don't trust the vendor, then don't buy, simple as that. I've seen confirmed hybrids that looked as right as rain, so pictures can certainly be deceiving.

Caveat emptor