Need help with ID

[benny]

Hi guys,

I'm new...and quite clueless when it comes to south american cichlids.

Here's two of them which I would like to know more about.

I know the caudal fins is partially obstructed from view, but this is the only picture I have at the moment.

This apistogramma is a contaminant with a bag of cories.

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!


Cheers,

 

[tjudy]

Fish number one looks like a Nanacara of some type, but it is not colored up.

 

[Rolo]

Hi,

The second, I'm not sure, I have to look first, but it should be something close related to Ap. eunotus.

The first one, I think, looks like a Laetacara species.

greetings,
Rolo

 

[tjudy]

The superior orbital stripe is the giveaway sign for the Nanacara.. (but I have been horribly wrong before).

 

[Rolo]

Hi tjudy,

I guess, you're right, I retract the Laetacara statement ;-)
But I found no Nannacara species either, what it could be.
But I have not very much experiences with Nannacaras, I just had N. aureocephalus once, but it's a while ago.

I also have no idea yet, wht the Apisto could be. Before I ask someone else, are some more informatios available, e.g. locality, more pictures (female), size/age?

greetings,
Rolo

 

[tjudy]

Here is a link to N. anomola pics (the most common form). THe superior orbital stripe can be seen in the females. THe male to too colored up.

THE fish in question here is not in breeding dress. It may also not be an anomola, but I still think that is is a Nanacara.

http://www.cichlidae.info/gallery/Nannacara/default.html

 

[Neil]

benny,

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

There is alot that points to your apisto as being A. sp. "Rotpunct". The caudal spot is a little off, but so many other diagnostic points are there, that I would go with that. Rolo...?

Neil

 

[Rolo]

There is alot that points to your apisto as being A. sp. "Rotpunct". The caudal spot is a little off, but so many other diagnostic points are there, that I would go with that. Rolo...?

Hi Neil,

a good guess... I think you're right! It seems to be a form of Ap. sp. "Rotpunkt". There are several different forms of that species.

greetings,
Rolo

 

[benny]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the warm welcome and the generous comments/suggestions.

I'm trying to get a few more pictures so that it's easier to get an ID.

But the fishes are really getting better of my patience. For the time being, I'll see if I can read up more on these 2 species.

Thanks!

In the meantime, here's a funny one to share with you guys!

It's the same apisto in the second picture.

Cheers,