Help identifying a cichlid

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hive8on
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Help identifying a cichlid

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I'm trying to figure out what type of cichlid I've got here. It was labeled as a "juvenile African Cichlid" when I bought it. The fish is about an inch and a half in length. Can anyone help me identify the species?
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hive8on
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Re: Help identifying a cichlid

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I'm thinking Frontosa, maybe - there's a hint of banding on the flanks, which seems about right for a young one.
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Re: Help identifying a cichlid

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Appears to be a young Tropheus, specifically a Tropheus bushboy. I've always found it a shame they lose those striking spots as they mature.
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Re: Help identifying a cichlid

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+1 Yeah I'm pretty sure that's a Juvi Tropheus bushboy, would be awesome if they kept those spots as adults
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hive8on
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Re: Help identifying a cichlid

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Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.
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