Id please

[pat3612]

I was wondering if someone could id these when I bought them I asked for 2 the same but when I got them home they were both different now Iam not sure what they are Thanks Pat

 

[kay-bee]

The first one appears to be some type of peacock (Aulonocara species).

The second one looks like an ice blue zebra (Metriaclima greshakei), which is a type of mbuna (which are generally more aggressive than peacocks).

 

[pat3612]

Thanks I will look them up Pat.

 

[arpate]

the 2nd pick is definately an ice blue zebra! - I have had one for going on two years now - great fish I have really enjoyed him!

 

[TheFanatic]

I agree with that has been said here so far, but I hope you have a big tank with lots of hiding places or that little peacock is going to be beat to thell

 

[pat3612]

I agree with that has been said here so far, but I hope you have a big tank with lots of hiding places or that little peacock is going to be beat to thell

I have a 100 gal with lots of rocks and so far my tank is pretty peacefull if anything changes I will remove said fish. Pat

 

[TheFanatic]

I have a 100 gal with lots of rocks and so far my tank is pretty peacefull if anything changes I will remove said fish. Pat

You should be in good shape. I have a little peacock like that in my 100 gallon and he is bit worse for wear. Got some tattered fins. He is by far the smallest fish in the tank and gets picked on a bit. He still has a healthy appetite and hopefully will start giving back as he gets bigger...

 

[pat3612]

You should be in good shape. I have a little peacock like that in my 100 gallon and he is bit worse for wear. Got some tattered fins. He is by far the smallest fish in the tank and gets picked on a bit. He still has a healthy appetite and hopefully will start giving back as he gets bigger...

Thanks I have a empty 20 gal with a few guppys just to keep it cycled so right now Iam just waiting to see if any of my fish get really aggressive but so far so good even my 3 aurtas seem to be fine the odd chase but thats about it since this is my show tank its in the living room so I spend alot of time watching. I have to say Iam enjoying Cichlids very much. Pat

 

[mike dunagan]

The peacock is a Eurkea Red

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1377