That I would def. agree with and a few other big pet chains are also known for selling hybrid fish... the stripe just looks odd to me ne who its def an African.
so does it have to be in a species tank?? cos it is in with a small Gt and JD, and they are chasing him, them he chases them, what does this mean??? good/bad/indeferent??
Even if you add in other Africans they will do the same thing, but I think its better if you keep sa/ca and african cichlids seprate, but adding in other labs or such would prob be good.
Looks to me like an extremely poor specimen of a Lab. caeruleus. Colour is poor and shape bothers me. Definitely a cross. Such a pity because these fish, wild caught's, are quite amazing in their yellow, almost golden, colour. Try to post a better, clearer pic.