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HELP NAME THAT CICHLID ! ! !

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by BROOKS, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. BROOKS

    BROOKS Thread Starter New Member

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    I'm having trouble identifying this new member to my tank. . .can anyone help me out? Sorry for the bad quality photos [icon_e_sad.gif]
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Humm, I know I've seen them before...
     
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    chickadedede New Member

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    For a bit there I thought you wanted us to help name the cichlid like Tom or something.
     
    chickadedede, Oct 8, 2011
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  4. BROOKS

    BROOKS Thread Starter New Member

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    Haha yeah i think i'll post a thread on a nickname once i find out what he is
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    Kind of looks like it may be a firemouth. A clearer side shot picture will be more helpfull.
     
    buzz4520, Oct 9, 2011
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    Without a better pic I can't be sure but it looks similar to a rainbow cichlid. I doubt it is a firemouth due to the stripe going all the way to the tail and the rounded face. Firemouths usually have a noticeable dot and the stripe doesn't go to the end and their faces are more pointed.
     
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    BROOKS Thread Starter New Member

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  8. buzz4520

    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    after seeing the better photos, i'll agree with Ben that it looks like a rainbow cichlid
    (Herotilapia Multispinosa).
     
    buzz4520, Oct 14, 2011
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