ID please

[johnnytaboo]

I don't know much about cichlids, so I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right cichlid section. A friend of mine bought me two cichlids he found for adoption in Petco. They are, admittedly, beautiful fish that I don't see around here very often, so I was hoping you all might be able to help me here.

Any input is appreciated!
- John


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[convict360]

1st one looks like a dwarf cichlid, 2nd one resembles an acara to me. Will wait for the experts to chime in and correctly identify!

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[Crazy mike]

First one is a Bolivian ram the other one looks like some sort of acara to me


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[ryansmith83]

The first one is a Bolivian ram, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus, and the second one is Laetacara araguaiae.

 

[peathenster]

This is the right board - both are SA cichlids. Top one is Mikrogeophagus altispinosus. Bottom one is some kind of acara, which I know nothing about. A yellower form of Laetacara araguaiae maybe?

 

[peathenster]

Lol beat me to it

 

[johnnytaboo]

Thank you all! Now to find the right tank to put them in.....