Identify this cichlid

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darkflow
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Identify this cichlid

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Can anyone ID these cichlids for me? I've got two pics here:

http/img9.imageshack.us/img9/9406/photo2yb.jpg
http/img6.imageshack.us/img6/4371/photo1oo.jpg
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kalevi
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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The top one's got some great color going on, reminds me of a Metriaclima callainos or possibly estherae. The second pic's a bit of a tough call, it's pretty blurry, but I'm thinking maybe an acei, not entirely sure though.
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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I got them from my LFS, they were all in the mbuna tank together. Not knowing the exact type is making me a bit uneasy, but ordering online was just too pricey. I'll try to get some better pics for tomorrow.
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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I think the first one's a goodun, looks pure bred. Second one's a bit tricky, blurry pic, but acei's a strong possibility, we'll know for sure with a clearer pic.
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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I'm with kalevi on the first one, looks like a Metriaclima to me. The second, I'm thinking it might be a Tanganyikan, the head shape seems right. A clearer pic would help, I know it's a hassle to get a good shot sometimes.
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darkflow
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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Hey Malawi, so you know my tank size from another thread, got 9 cichlids currently. Considering the others I get will be between 3-4 inches, what's a good number to aim for, any suggestions?
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Each has three yellow circles on their anal fin.
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it's a 65, 3 feet long, unfortunately
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Re: Identify this cichlid

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Still watching that vid and it's really bugging me, lol. Can't you get some more pics? You've got 6 labs already, so I'd say you could fit in 12-15 more, depending on the species. Maybe 6 of one type and 6 of another, or 3 different types in smaller groups. Just need to figure out what those other fish are.
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I'll try to get more pics, they're just super fast and only slow down for food. Appreciate all the help, thanks.
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