Proper ID on this cichlid

[fishtankfactory]

From research I think it is a RED HEAD CICHLID (Vieja Synspila)

Maybe someone on here can give me the assurance. I do not like having a fish I don't know the proper name to; drives me crazy.

I apologize for the pictures not being clear. This guy will not let me take a picture of him.

 

[bigspizz]

Looks like a Synspilum Need better pics though I felt like I was playing peek-a-boo....lol

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

Vieja bifasciatus, pretty sure that's it.

 

[bigspizz]

Vieja bifasciatus, pretty sure that's it.

I was thinking, it might be, a mix of the two, or, one or the other...lol So many look like that, at that size....

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

I was thinking, it might be, a mix of the two, or, one or the other...lol So many look like that, at that size....

True! Especially with the Viejas.

 

[bigspizz]

True! Especially with the Viejas.

I meant so many vieja look like that at that size...lol I'm laughing because I pictured Zoolander when I read your post....

 

[fishtankfactory]

Here are some more pictures.

I think both of you are right...haha, both of those names bring up very similar fish. The fish is about 7" long if that makes a difference with patterns changing and all.

 

[bigspizz]

New pics were worse...Sorry....

 

[fishtankfactory]

Ah well...

I guess I'll have to choose an identification I want to live with. I was planning on selling him because he's pretty aggressive toward everybody in the tank. Maybe because he's the biggest. Do you know of a fair price for a 7" in tip top condition?

 

[bigspizz]

Ah well...

I guess I'll have to choose an identification I want to live with. I was planning on selling him because he's pretty aggressive toward everybody in the tank. Maybe because he's the biggest. Do you know of a fair price for a 7" in tip top condition?

You will get one of two things on this thread..So don't worry...


1. Confirmation that it is cross or one of the two we said...

2. What it really is....



Good luck, be patient and you will get some answers.... In the mean time...Take some more pix....