I need some Cichlid identification help

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Sati

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I got these 2 Africans for free today. Can anybody tell me their species? I'll continue browsing pics otherwise :)

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Melanochromis auratus (female), Malawi
Neolamprologus sexfasciatus, Tanganyika

Thanks!

Now I'm scared of my own fish, lol :)
 
That top one is auratus for sure. One MEAN, MEAN fish. I refuse to keep them.
As for the bottom one, your guess is good. If you want to confirm that, post on cichlid-forum.com.
What size tank do you have them in?
 
Well I don't plan on putting any other fish in with them but those 2 have been living together for 2+ years. I think they're pretty equally matched in terms of aggression. They're in my newly outfitted 15 long antique tank for now.

http://www.ourglasshouse.com/holly/fish/Cichlids-Chrome.jpg

They were in something like a 40 when I picked them up, sparsley planted with no rocks, caves, wood, etc.
 
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