Identity?

[lilacamy931]

Hello
This tyke ended up being a hitchiker a fair few weeks back with some neons and was about the size of a 5p piece, now 3/4-1 inch. Just need
identity and care tips.
Someone has suggested South Central and possibility of baby rainbow or flier? Also perhaps salvini?

Please note I have never owned a cichlid and have no ideas on their upkeep. I went back to the store today but they dont have anymore and wasnt able to describe properly. I thought he would be eaten by the larger and more aggressive fish but seems to be growing and eating really well..
Any help appreciated.

 

[Loves severums]

it a rainbow cichlid

 

[hamfist]

Maybe a rainbow cichlid ? Difficult to tell when they are so young.

 

[bolivianbaby]

Rainbow cichlid. Nice pickup!

These guys are pretty mellow. Do good in community tanks with peaceful fish that are too big for them to eat.

 

[Sidrock]

Are you guys absolutely positive that this is a Rainbow Cichlid?

I am not an expert, but this looks like a Blue Acara to me.

-Sid

 

[Sab_Fan]

I am positive that is not a Blue Acara ... Rainbow cichlid (herotilapia multispinosa) is a very good guess, I'd go with that for now

very nice fish, easy temperament, durable and easy to keep

 

[Jason_S]

can you get some better pics of it from the side? from the pics above I'd say rainbow as well

 

[lilacamy931]

Thanks so much guys for the ID, glad it isnt going to turn out into a rampaging monster, I have more than enough of those already! I did try to get several pics but the little tyke really doesnt like to stay still.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

In the 2nd pic it kinda looks like a rainbow cichlid.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Here is a female rainbow cichlid I used to own. Some pics when smaller and some when bigger: