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[Eclipsed2008]

I found in shop and sold to me as Mbuna /Lake Malawi African Peacock. Ihave never seen a Peacock that looked quite like this. I was told from a friend it looks like a Tyrannochromis macrostoma and from what I could find it has some similarities but I am unsure. I purchased it anyways because I love its character and if it does turn out to be a Tyrannochromis macrostoma I have a larger tank I can put it in when it gets larger. I would appreciate any input or ideas about what it is?

 

[krichardson]

It's no mbuna or peacock and I doubt that it is a Tyranno....it looks like a juvenile Nimbochromis linni.

 

[tlindsey]

I found in shop and sold to me as Mbuna /Lake Malawi African Peacock. Ihave never seen a Peacock that looked quite like this. I was told from a friend it looks like a Tyrannochromis macrostoma and from what I could find it has some similarities but I am unsure. I purchased it anyways because I love its character and if it does turn out to be a Tyrannochromis macrostoma I have a larger tank I can put it in when it gets larger. I would appreciate any input or ideas about what it is?

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That is a Haplochromis species your friend is correct not a African Peacock.

 

[Eclipsed2008]

It's no mbuna or peacock and I doubt that it is a Tyranno....it looks like a juvenile Nimbochromis linni.

After doing some research and a few videos you are correct and a much appreciated Thank You krichardson