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identifying three blue cichlids: need help
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:49 pm
by olixo
Hey all,
Just got back from the LFS with three new cichlids, but the guy who helped me wasn't super clear on the IDs.
He said they're a
- Zebra mbuna
- Blue peacock
- Jacob Peacock
Does that sound right to you guys?
Re: identifying three blue cichlids: need help
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:01 pm
by coltin
Looks like you've got the IDs correct.
Left one's a blue zebra, mbuna for sure.
Middle's your blue peacock.
Right one's actually a Jacob Freibergii, not Jacob Peacock.
Re: identifying three blue cichlids: need help
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:16 pm
by olixo
Thanks coltin, really appreciate the confirmation.
Re: identifying three blue cichlids: need help
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:57 pm
by treelot
olixo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:49 pm
Hey all,
Just got back from the LFS with three new cichlids, but the guy who helped me wasn't super clear on the IDs.
He said they're a
- Zebra mbuna
- Blue peacock
- Jacob Peacock
Does that sound right to you guys?
I've always had a thing for Zebra cichlids, they're absolutely stunning. But let's be real, they can be a handful with their aggressive nature.
Re: identifying three blue cichlids: need help
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:34 pm
by olixo
treelot wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:57 pm
olixo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:49 pm
Hey all,
Just got back from the LFS with three new cichlids, but the guy who helped me wasn't super clear on the IDs.
He said they're a
- Zebra mbuna
- Blue peacock
- Jacob Peacock
Does that sound right to you guys?
I've always had a thing for Zebra cichlids, they're absolutely stunning. But let's be real, they can be a handful with their aggressive nature.
Compared to the yellow lab and strawberry peacock, this guy seems pretty laid back. I had to remove the second strawberry peacock after just a day, older one was relentless in chasing him.