Was wondering if someone could ID this fish. A Parachromis of some type but not sure which one. Not my fish, someone is giving it away. Thanks.
Parachromis ID
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Hard to tell , between multifasciatus (formerly loisellii), and friedrichsthalii, or "maybe even" a male motaguense (although I doubt it), they are all so similar.
I'd need a much clearer, more detailed shot (I edited to get the one above.
P multifasciatus is supposed to differ from the other Parachromis by showing 9-10 irregular bands
Below a male motaguense
In the juvie La Ceiba below those bands are easy to see, but they become obscured as adults, except when stressed, or spawning.
Thanks for the responses everyone. I will be picking this fish up tomorrow and will try to post some clearer pics.
He's doing well in a 150 gallon with some balas and a black belt. Would like to maybe eventually find him a female but not now with the black belt in there.