i just got these two in the mail and i dont think they are auratus, they are alot darkier yellow then my other mature fish.
fish id please
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fyi i know its a horrible picture but the two in the front are the ones i just recieved and the one swimming away in the back is much lighter in color, this is where my confussion begins
The auratus cichlid, Melanochromis auratus, is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. It is also known as golden mbuna and Malawi golden cichlid. It is endemic to the southern region of Lake Malawi, particularly from Jalo Reef southward along the entire western coast down to Crocodile Rocks. This cichlid is found in rocky habitats and prefers a pH range of 7.0–8.5 and a temperature range of 22–26°C.
Auratus cichlids are small, elongate fish that can grow up to 11 cm. Juveniles and females are bright yellow with black and white stripes on the upper half of the body. Adult male coloration is drastically different with dark brawn body and gray strips on the upper half of the body.
Like many other cichlids from Lake
Auratus cichlids are small, elongate fish that can grow up to 11 cm. Juveniles and females are bright yellow with black and white stripes on the upper half of the body. Adult male coloration is drastically different with dark brawn body and gray strips on the upper half of the body.
Like many other cichlids from Lake
1st pic is of a sub-adult male, still showing brillant yellows on his fins.
2nd pic 4 year old male, yellows on fins faded but you can clearly see the grey and blue lines along a pitch black body. Females would have white and yellow lines - I'm pretty sure the fish pictured are Malawi Pike.
2nd pic 4 year old male, yellows on fins faded but you can clearly see the grey and blue lines along a pitch black body. Females would have white and yellow lines - I'm pretty sure the fish pictured are Malawi Pike.
i would agree except for the head shape is different.. here is the auratus male View attachment 438405..Otherone;3683872; said: