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is my understanding correct?

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:44 pm
by fruity1
Hi Everyone,

Thanks for taking a moment. I just finished converting my 29gl community tank to a Mbuna setup. I've got the LFS labels here, which list the following: Assorted Pseudotropheus, Blue Johanni, and Acei. After doing some more research, I think I've identified them as follows: 1 Metriaclima estherae, 2 Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos ( possibly male and female), and 3 Pseudotropheus acei or possibly Metriaclima sp. See Picclys for the pics, thanks.

Re: is my understanding correct?

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:04 pm
by fruity1
Below is pic #3 that I'm still trying to figure out. The lead Mbuna in my profile pic is pretty clear, but this one's got me stumped.

Re: is my understanding correct?

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:24 pm
by fruity1
Pic #3/4 - Needing ID please

Re: is my understanding correct?

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:30 pm
by onfire9
I'm thinking it could be a Blue Johanni, but I'm really not certain about that.

Re: is my understanding correct?

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:29 am
by fruity1
That's what I initially thought too, but the LFS labels and my own research led me to believe they might be different. After some digging on YouTube, I'm pretty confident the pair are actually Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos. The lighter one is female and the darker, bolder one is male. I'm still trying to figure out how to post pics in a thread - if anyone can share some tips, I'd appreciate it.