Its difficult to identify a cichlid that is purchase at pet co..pet land..pet smart...i always suggest finding a local fish club or looking on graigslist and find a private breeder...iam from chicago..so from other sites...i found out alot of places really dont have clubs...i wish they did....30 years ago i started going to meeting and swaps..auctions etc...and iam still learning...its shocking to hear that some people have to drive 70 minutes to find a pet store...i guess i never thought about how lucky iam to be expose to so many options in the cichlid world...i dont say that to brag...i say that because i wish everyone could share the experience i had with cichlids and still are...