Identify this fish

[roulfi004]

I'm not sure about the type of fish this is "Fish1" photo (the non-spotted white one). Anyone knows?

Plus i didnt find enough information on the "5 spot" cichlid below (its really white/silverish in reality, not yellow as in the picture -colored by the flash).



Thanks

[Fishguy2727]

First one is definitely a peacock cichlid (Lake Malawi). The second one is a little tougher, but looks like it is also a peacock.

[cocoa_pleco]

agreed, they both look like peacocks. the eyes are a dead giveaway

[roulfi004]

Ok, but which peacocks?

[Fishguy2727]

Unless you KNOW, you don't know. And it doesn't really matter, peacocks can go with peacocks, and really shouldn't be with anything else (besides water parameter-compatible Synodontis spp.). If you are wanting to breed them in order to sell, you would have to get a group of them that you know are a certain species and keep them in their own tank.

[roulfi004]

Unless you KNOW, you don't know. LOL!

I guess it doesnt matter for caring. I wanted to know what the white one will be like as an adult. Hes still small and could change colors

[Fishguy2727]

It is hard to tell, even if you know what species they are. To get the best colors out of them they should only be with peacocks, and the Synodontis spp. that can handle their water parameters, they should have a pH of 8.2 (usually need a buffer), special lake salts, and be fed only New Life Spectrum. This is in addition to lots of filtration and water changes.

[roulfi004]

ok thanks all