"Rescue" cichlids from Petsmart...what are they??

[RyanM]

Saw these today in a tank abut 10x10x10" being sold as Bolivian Rams and had to buy them even though I can't figure out what they are. Looks like they will color up nicely a they look more yellow in person and have nice blue flecks on the cheeks:

 

[ehh]

They look like Bolivian Rams to me.

 

[Covetous]

+1 just look abit washed out is all, still stressed or bad genes. Still cute little guys though.

 

[RyanM]

I have seen hundreds of Bolivians in my life and these, while having some similarities are definitely different than any i have seen.

 

[Covetous]

I have seen hundreds of Bolivians in my life and these, while having some similarities are definitely different than any i have seen.

It's very possible their a mix breed, or even mislabeled with PetSmart and their ilk ya never know. I'm interested to see what others think

 

[Fishnthehood]

After further review .... washed out Rams for sure

 

[wednesday13]

looks like geophagus brasiliensis juvies to me...

 

[ehh]

looks like geophagus brasiliensis juvies to me...
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if he scored some brasiliensis from petsmart then he hit the jack pot haha. I've never seen brasiliensis at any fish store in my area.

 

[skjl47]

Hello; I have no opinion as to the type of fish. I am curious why the term "rescue" was in the thread title?

 

[Covetous]

Hello; I have no opinion as to the type of fish. I am curious why the term "rescue" was in the thread title?

He is "rescuing" them from the terrible care that alot of PetSmart's tend to give.