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What kind of cichlids are these?

Started by vmalkova, November 27, 2013, 09:28:48 PM

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vmalkova

Hey everyone,
Recently i've been getting some beautiful cichlids in the "assorted" tank at my local pet stores, and not knowing their names. Can anyone help in naming these fish? Also, does anyone know if i have a flower horn on my hands, if so some more details would be great! Thanks!

limmer

Not an expert on identification.
The bottom left looks like a flower horn.
The top middle has the marking of a lithobate.
The top left could be an albino peacock.
Can't be too sure on the rest.
I think the others are African of some sort.
Problem with buying from a mixed tank is they could be cross breeds.

ajm1961

Top right - blue with black stripes or black with blue stripes depending on your perspective - is a Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos (formerly Melanochromis)

Here is the profile:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=756

I have one in a 90 gallon tank - very mild compared to Melanochromis species. Very pretty as well!
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ajm1961

Another attempt to identify from my part:

Bottom centre: Labidochromis Textilis - another Malawi mbuna. Not that common in the hobby... at least I haven't encountered many...
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ajm1961

In looking further into Labidochromis textilis, it is often labelled as Melanchromis Joanjohnsonae or Melanchromis or Labidochromis exasperatus.

I have seen Melanchromis Joanjohnsonae at BAs some time ago.
Nice fish!
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