Cichlid Identification

[ksgriff88]

Hey guys. First time poster but long time reader. I need some help identifying this fish. I got it from my LFS and was told it was an "unknown Hap". After talking more to the owner he said it might be a Fusco.

Looking at pictures online I can't tell for sure. Any help would be appreciated! (And no it's not the Brichardi in the bottom of the picture).



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[jandj1]

Not 100% but after a google search, looks like a fusco juvie to me too.

 

[ralfieboy]

A friend just imported some fish and he had some Tyrannochromis species. Yours may be a Tyrannochromis Maculiceps. Take a look at this interest picture. I do not think that your fish is a Nimbochromis species. When your fish colors up it will be easier to find out what the fish is.

http://www.google.ca/search?q=tyran...ster%2Fartreg_visa_art.php%3FID%3D728;800;533


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[Mogurako]

I highly doubt they are any type of tyrannochromis, there would be a good sized price tag associated with them.


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[Mogurako]

It's very like some sort of Protomelas



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[ralfieboy]

The body is not wide enough to be a Protomelas species. This fish is a predator male based on the color starting amd the anal fin. The big spots below the dorsal are not common as shown on this fish and in the internet picture. This fish is common in the lake, just rarely exported. It could have been accidently mixed in a shipment. If a LFS does not what they have it will be cheaper.


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[Mogurako]

The body is not wide enough to be a Protomelas species. This fish is a predator male based on the color starting amd the anal fin. The big spots below the dorsal are not common as shown on this fish and in the internet picture. This fish is common in the lake, just rarely exported. It could have been accidently mixed in a shipment. If a LFS does not what they have it will be cheaper.


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That is a solid point, I couldn't zoom into the picture that far. Only time will tell.


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[ksgriff88]

Very interesting and definitely appreciate the feedback. I'll have to keep an eye on them and ask again when they start showing more colors.


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