idenity crisis?
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Yes, the first is Nimbochromis livingstonii. The second looks like it is Aulonocara sp. (commonly grouped as peacocks). I, however, will not jump to the "it's a hybrid, it's a hybrid" conclusion. With all of the dozens of variants from the lake, that could easily be a natural fish. It could also be a hybrid. Even when it gets to be full adult size you'll never know for 100% what it is other than a "peacock".
the livingstonii is definately gonna be a monster some day 
today I droppe din a few ghost shrimp and a few neon tetras as feeders for evyone (maybe) most of the neons scattered to the back of the tank, but one hung out up front, out of no where he comes up and snags one, swallows it whole (only about maybe 1.5-2" right now) and then swallows up another one a few moments later.....amazing...
today I droppe din a few ghost shrimp and a few neon tetras as feeders for evyone (maybe) most of the neons scattered to the back of the tank, but one hung out up front, out of no where he comes up and snags one, swallows it whole (only about maybe 1.5-2" right now) and then swallows up another one a few moments later.....amazing...
It was a hybrid anyway. Not possibly any "pure" type of peacock, the pattern on the fish made that perfectly clear.
Sorry you lost your fish. But, with enough time that stonii ill fill the void.
They are awesome fish! They earn a bad rep sometimes but IME that not usually the case. Especially when they are in single situations where they're the only Nimbo in the tank they're incredibly placid. Territorial and predatory but enjoy cruising more than terrorizing.
Sorry you lost your fish. But, with enough time that stonii ill fill the void.
They are awesome fish! They earn a bad rep sometimes but IME that not usually the case. Especially when they are in single situations where they're the only Nimbo in the tank they're incredibly placid. Territorial and predatory but enjoy cruising more than terrorizing.
Sorry to hear your loss, next time find more fish from some breeders in your area. Look up at Cichlid-Forum.com trading post and see what they are selling. You will save yourself a bundle than LFS, and you won't even have to guess what kind is it.
