Can anyone identify this lake malawi cichlid?

[onfire9]

I recently stopped by an LFS in Ohio and the owner was kind enough to give me a tour of the hatchery where he raises his fish. It was a fantastic tour, and I saw some real showstoppers along the way - these two fish in particular caught my eye:


I was wondering if anyone could help me identify them?
By the way, the store was Something Fishy in Cleveland, Ohio - the service is top-notch and I always look forward to visiting whenever I can. Even though I only get to go once a year, I try to make the most of it each time.

[fineman]

I'm pretty sure I can help you with the ID of those two stunners. They look like they're in great condition. The one on the left could be a species of cichlid, but I'm not entirely sure about the one on the right.

By the way, I've also visited Something Fishy in Cleveland, Ohio, and I completely agree with you on the great service. The owner seems really knowledgeable about his fish.

[waterworlds]

I think the bottom one might be a sunshine peacock cross, possibly with a yellow lab. Not entirely sure about the top one though.

[Flynest]

I came across this website, http/myemail.constantcontact.com/HUGE--and-the--H--is-silent-.html?soid=1104155438978&aid=iM7SKGuC0Vg, and the second fish looks a bit like the one they're calling a german red, seems a bit off to me though. Their top fins have that distinct line across the top, maybe it's just different strains or cross breeding with another species.

[waterworlds]

I've had seveflake German reds before, and I've never seen one that looks like that, at least not a pure breed one.

[Flynest]

If you google german red cichlid and browse through the images, you'll come across some that resemble the ones in question, though it's clear they're not purebred.

[duskite]

Top one's a dead ringer for a Super Red Empress. The other, sunshine peacock. That's the most stunning Red Empress I've laid eyes on.