Flowerhorn ID?

[GobyGuru]

Hello everybody! I found this gem at the pet store I work at and decided to lug him and about 20 pounds of water home with me, on a 30 - 60 minute walk in the pouring rain and freezing cold.

I kept him warm well enough and he survived the trip perfectly fine.

I was just wondering what you guys think he is? I never thought to ask.. I just saw how pretty he was, and what he can grow to be and fell in love!

He is with 6 other Cichlids right now and I am hoping they all get along well. But if they don't, then those were some expensive feeders. From what I have seen though he isn't too aggressive, somehow my 2 or so inch Auratus was chasing him around when I introduced him LOL.

Anyways, on with the pic! I only have one right now, but I will be sure to grab more tomorrow. Right now I think his colour is a little dull because he is stressed, I hope he will start showing more colour as he grows and with the great care I am providing to my 65 gallon tank (which holds the 7 cichlids and a pleco now)



Let me know what you guys think he has going on genetic wise! I am going to ask the store Tuesday when I go in for work next.

I have two names for him, Ayahuasca or "The Clockwork Elf" so we'll see what name he ends up with

Thanks again everybody!

 

[GobyGuru]

anybody?

I haven't been able to grab new pics yet but today I can for sure. Thanks!

 

[HokieFish]

I agree that it looks stressed. Hopefully another pic once it is settled down will help determine. I'm assuming its a ZZ, maybe a fader. And I keep saying it because i'm not entirely sure it is a male.
I'm sure some other people will be able to give you a more definitive answer. More pics please!

 

[Aquatic Aggression]

I'm thinking it will kill your other cichlids. It's looking female but time will tell. Just be prepared for some ultra violence from the clockwork elf

 

[GobyGuru]

Pictures!

I am prepared for losses... I just would love to see it succeed so I am going to try

New pictures:










Any further input is appreciated! Thanks

 

[GobyGuru]

If he is a ZZ or a Fader, how big will it get? he is currently about 6 or 7 inches.

I have tried feeding it the hikari carnivore pellets when he was close to the top of the tank, but he/she wasn't interested.

So I picked up 15 feeder minnows and tossed em in... he has taken 4 right infront of me and a few more possibly.. there is 6 left.. but I did see my other cichlids destroying them too lol.

Thanks!