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The second picture down on the link above really looks like the cichlid I am housing.

I believe mine might have a couple more vertical stripes and yellow on the anal fin but it seems very similar, the shiny part is in the exact location as well. I would be willing to bet he is one of these, atleast a mix of one.

Any thoughts are appreciated.


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The second picture down on the link above really looks like the cichlid I am housing.

I believe mine might have a couple more vertical stripes and yellow on the anal fin but it seems very similar, the shiny part is in the exact location as well. I would be willing to bet he is one of these, atleast a mix of one.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

First thoughts were Melanochromis joanjohnsonae - but people suggesting it is a peacock is making me doubt this a bit. I don't see a peacock in it but it is possible???

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IMO it's not P.zebra or M.jojanjohnsonae, the body and coloring isn't right. I still think it may be a hybrid of some sort, or a peacock species I'm unfamiliar with. Dalaran, any new pics could help as it's a bit easier to ID once they've reached maturity. :good:
 

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