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Thread: Cichlid ID

  1. 05-10-2009, 02:18 PM #1
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    Does anyone recognize this african cichlid?
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  2. 05-10-2009, 02:26 PM #2
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    I'm not real familiar with all the variations, so this is a guess. It looks like a lake malawi mbuna.

    Heres a link if you want to browse some pics.

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    Hi I think it maybe a Labidochromis Vellicans

    I am sure you will get a deffo ID on him from someone else.
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  4. 05-10-2009, 04:13 PM #4
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    The one you mentioned has vertical stripes on the body , ours has horizontal stripes. Thanks for your input though. I will see if I can provide better photo, very slow digital camera.
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    Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos "Electric Blue Maingano"
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    for a fellow front lover - sailor All the saltwater help! - squirt_12 Thanks! - squirt_12 For the million fish man - Lady Hobbs Excellent puffer advice. - Brookfish 
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    Melanochromis auratus (sub-adult male undergoing color transformation).
    African cichlid and saltwater aquariums

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