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Help identifying a cichlid

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:34 pm
by hive8on
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?

Re: Help identifying a cichlid

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:12 pm
by hive8on
I'm thinking Frontosa, maybe - there's a hint of banding on the flanks, which seems about right for a young one.

Re: Help identifying a cichlid

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:29 pm
by kalevi
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.

Re: Help identifying a cichlid

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:00 am
by hutmog
+1 Yeah I'm pretty sure that's a Juvi Tropheus bushboy, would be awesome if they kept those spots as adults

Re: Help identifying a cichlid

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:51 am
by hive8on
Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.