Paratilapia Bleekeri or Polleni?

[Aridd]

It is about 6 inches, great color, and eats like a pig. But I'm not sure, Paratilapia Bleekeri or Polleni?


What do you think?

thanks

 

[Bderick67]

She looks like a bleekeri

 

[cali~budfish]

Looks like the large spot bleekeri.

 

[Aridd]

thats what I thought. Thanks for the input.

 

[Bllib]

Beautiful!

 

[joe jaskot]

Here is a good read on how to tell the difference: http://www.cichlidae.com/article.php?id=117

 

[woofy]

I thought bleekeri was removed and now its just large and small spot polleni in which case that is what i would consider large spot polleni (aka old bleekeri) someone feel free to correct me....politely.


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[Aridd]

Ya thanks Joe, I read that article and many others over time but still wasn't quite sure. And woofy, from what I understand you are technically right. It was sold to me as Paratilapia Bleekeri from The Wet Spot in Portland.

 

[Bderick67]

I thought bleekeri was removed and now its just large and small spot polleni in which case that is what i would consider large spot polleni (aka old bleekeri) someone feel free to correct me....politely.


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I had also heard that the bleekeri has also been eliminated. Also have heard that there are two varients of the polleni along with the bleekeri still being considered a species. Can not tell you the difference between a polleni "large spot" and a bleekeri though. In my world I just stick with the two, either bleekeri or polleni. Would love to see some good solid info clarifying this though.

 

[Aridd]

Exactly my thoughts Brian.