Re: identifying a type of fish
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:15 am
Metriaclima lombardoi could be it. The heads on these orange ones aren't spear-shaped like the Leleupi, I see what you mean now. I've been looking into it and I think you're right, they don't match Leleupi. Need to be sure when I trade them, don't want to be wrong. It's times like this that I learn something new, so thanks for the help. I know more today than I did yesterday, that's for sure.willie32 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:42 pm I'm inclined to agree with coltin on the orange ones - they do resemble Red Zebras, possibly Metriaclima Estherae. The other one's a bit tricky, but it does have the makings of a Haplichromis species, though I'm not quite sure which one. Maybe once it settles in and the colors become more vibrant, we can take another stab at identification.
They're undoubtedly Malawi cichlids rather than Tanganyikans, and it seems you've got an Mbuna and a Hap on your hands. The issue is, Mbunas can be quite aggressive, which might not bode well for the Hap. Moreover, Mbunas are strict herbivores, while Haps are omnivores, making it challenging to provide the right diet. If Mbunas receive too much protein, they're prone to Malawi Bloat, so that's something to keep in mind when feeding them.