M mtnbikeracer76 New Member Joined Jan 28, 2017 Messages 4 Reaction score 1 Mar 18, 2018 #1 Purchased 2 fish a couple of months ago. I forget what kind they are. I believe they are a cichlid but not 100% sure what kind. Here is a picture. Attachments Fish ID.jpg 443.9 KB · Views: 106
Purchased 2 fish a couple of months ago. I forget what kind they are. I believe they are a cichlid but not 100% sure what kind. Here is a picture.
Wills Retired Moderator Retired Moderator ⚒️ Tank of the Month 🏆 Joined Jun 15, 2009 Messages 10,909 Reaction score 4,700 Location East Yorks Mar 18, 2018 #2 It looks like an African Butterfly Cichlid http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/anomalochromis-thomasi/ Mix of reports saying they are either quite shy and peacful or an absolute nightmare. What size tank do you have and how many do you have, what are their tank mates etc? Wills
It looks like an African Butterfly Cichlid http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/anomalochromis-thomasi/ Mix of reports saying they are either quite shy and peacful or an absolute nightmare. What size tank do you have and how many do you have, what are their tank mates etc? Wills
Colin_T Fish Guru Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 39,065 Reaction score 23,559 Location Perth, WA Mar 19, 2018 #3 yes it is A. thomasi. They are relatively peaceful and usually do well in community tanks.
OP OP M mtnbikeracer76 New Member Joined Jan 28, 2017 Messages 4 Reaction score 1 Mar 19, 2018 #4 Thank you very much