ID help please

[ciscosdad]

I am new to the apisto world and love it. I got these as A. viejita. I am learning that they probably aren't. I was in the process of breaking down the tank to make more of a planted tank when I saw the fry. I have had them for three weeks now and would like to know what they are.

 

[fart]

Hi ciscosdad.

Looks like you got a Nice pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides.
Congratualitons with the fry.

With regards
RHD

 

[ciscosdad]

Wow that was way off. Not even macmasteri? Im not to upset I am fast becoming a huge fan of apistogramma. I used to breed angels but I think im hooked on these guys now. I have what was sold to me as A. borellii and Inka 50/A. baenschi. I guess I should try to get some pictures of them and show you guys so i can make sure of what I have.
Thanks.

 

[aquaticclarity]

That is a female A. cacatuoides. The lines running through the belly (along with the body, head, and mouth shape) are solid diagnostic markings.

 

[ciscosdad]

Thanks. Male also? I would hate to think I would have to destroy this spawn because of a cross. Sorry I'm new to apistogramma.

 

[aquaticclarity]

The male is a cacatuoides as well.

 

[Mike Wise]

Look like wild population of cacatuoides, too.

 

[ciscosdad]

Thank you