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Can you tell me what cichlid this is?

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by Yellow Lab, May 29, 2009.

  1. Yellow Lab

    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    I saw theexoticfish.com ad on craigslist and was wondering what fish was pictured in the post? I have this fish and am not sure what it is! :confused: Thanks!

    <a class="postlink" href="http://images.craigslist.org/3md3ob3p4ZZZZZZZZZ95qa78f1be430dd159e.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://images.craigslist.org/3md3ob3p4Z ... dd159e.jpg</a>
     
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    That's a picture of my OB Peacock, an African Cichlid.
     
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  3. Yellow Lab

    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks!! I just bought one as a juvenile in a mixed african cichlid tank and wasn't sure what it was. I really appreciate the info!!!!
     
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  4. Anthony

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    How large is your fish ? If they are under 3" and colorful like the picture they are likely dyed or horomoned.
     
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  5. Yellow Lab

    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    It's about 2". Will it change color then?
     
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    It will likely fade over time. If he/she was horomoned it may have health problems as well.
     
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  7. Yellow Lab

    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    How old is your OB Peacock. Was it that color when you bought it? <ime looks exactly like yours.
     
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    Mine is an adult and about 6.5" long. I used to breed OB Peacocks and they are not colorful when they're young.
     
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    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks! Mine is healthy right now...so let's hope it stays that way. I read that they can be aggressive. So far it seems pretty peaceful...although it is still young. Doesn't seem to bother anyone.
     
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    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    Here's a pic of my OB Peacock. Can you tell if it's dyed?
    (Hope I did it right) [confused]
    IMG_0603.JPG
     
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    Yes, that guy was either dyed or horomoned. He's far too small/young to be showing that much color.
     
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    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    Do you think it will have any color at all when it's older? I'll be a bit disappointed cause I like the color. Hence the reason for buying it.
     
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    He may have some but I think it'll be washed out. It won't look anything like the picture of my OB.
     
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    Well, that's a little disappointing...Guess I'll just have to wait and see. What kind of temperment do they nomally have? Some say they're somewhat aggressive. Don't see any of that yet.
     
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    Aggression will vary depending on what exactly was bred into him/her. The OB gene isn't normal in Peacocks which is why they're considered hybrids.
     
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    Well, thanks again for all the info Anthony. Like they say ....you learn something new everyday. Just hope my fish stays healthy which is the important thing. If I have any other concerns I'll give you a holla.
     
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    Good luck with him. :D
     
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    he may not be dyed, my fry are about 3 months old an about 2 inches and show alot of color
     
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    Yellow Lab Thread Starter New Member

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    Hey.. thanks Ted. I've been keeping an eye on my little guy and he doesn't seem to be changing in color. Not yet anyways. He's grown quite a bit since I bought him....still looks the same. Again thanks for the support on that.
     
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    good luck very nice
     
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