identifying a malawi cichlid

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zeno4d
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identifying a malawi cichlid

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I'm trying to figure out what type of Malawi Cichlid I have. Can anyone help me with that?

Also, when do they usually start breeding?
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kalevi
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Re: identifying a malawi cichlid

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Hii, a few of your Malawi Cichlids resemble Metriaclima species, particularly the OB morphs, but it's tough to pinpoint at their current age. The striped one at the bottom might be a Metriaclima lombardio, though I'm not entirely confident. They'll need to grow a bit more before we can make a more accurate ID. Generally, most mbuna species start breeding between 3-4 inches in length, so considering their current size and depending on your tank size, it could take anywhere from 6-12 months.
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