I.D. help please

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Eight

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Well i got this guy at the LFS labeled as Red Empress. It was a juvi at the time but as it colors up, I'm guessing its not what it was labeled. Looks to me like some kind of Victorian but it doesn't have vertical stripes like most of the Victorians I've looked at have. Maybe a hybrid, I don't know. Any help would be appreciated. I realize the pics aren't very clear but it does have a horizontal stripe. Thanks MFKers!

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Yes, it is a Haplochromis from Lake Victoria. It is known as the "flameback".
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Sorry, the pic changes into a box with a red x. Here it is again.

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Eight;1271232; said:
Looks like a perfect match to me, thanks for your help!
Your welcome. Great find.
 
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