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[djhamp]

I have had a community tank (55gal) for over a year now. Started with the "hardy" fish, giant dianos, neons, tetras, added gourami's. Tank has been doing fine but I have had the bug to get into cichlids. So this week I bought a bunch of rocks and built some structure. I have been tying to capture the existing fish but have only got half or so.

petsmart had a great deal on little africans so I bought out their tank. Got 9 1.5" fish, nice variety. They didn't know what kinds or sex so I will learn as I go. I will continue to cull out the other fish and give them away but everyone is getting along so far. The gourami's are the only aggressive fish so far funny enough.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

The other fish need to go pretty quick, most Africans grow pretty fast and one they start getting into maturity the others won't stand a chance. Post up so individual cichlid photos and we can Id them for you. I would recommend to start doing some research on the fish, because not all of them can go together. Or some will get to big for a 55 so remember research research and research.

 

[djhamp]

I need to get a second net and try herding them. Got a few pictures, whats the trick to getting non-blurry shots?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

The first picture is a sunshine peacock
2 looks to be an Ob peacock
3 not sure on the yellow/Orange one and the white one is a albino something

I just try being patient to get clear shots

 

[djhamp]

Thanks! Couple more pictures.

 

[KryptiCouple]

Set your camera on the "sport" setting and take lots of pictures.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

The first I'm not sure about the second is a red zebra

 

[bamadude91]

I want a Red Zebra to go in my mbuna tank. Nice pop of color! I've figured out why zebra is in their name...lol

 

[bamadude91]

*never figured out

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Wyit is really good at the game called name that/these fish so will see if what I say agrees

The first on could be an acei but not 100% positive.

 

[bamadude91]

It's difficult to determine in that lighting, but Andrew may be right. My Acei has the exact markings. Yellow just may not show in that pic.

 

[Viperchaos]

The third Fish is a Male Black eye fire peacock!
I have many of these at about 5" inches will get beautiful colourations in lower light levels. Females stop growing at 3" inches. Are much duller and transluscent.. very prolific breeders!!