yay i got new fish
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the yellow one looks like a labidochromis caraeleus (electric yellow lab).... not sure on the spelling and the photo is a bit fuzzy but please don't think I'm critiqueing you, it is so hard to get clear photos of fish, unless yer lucky enough to have an 800 dolla' camera...LOL
In my lowly opinion, though, they look like African mbuna....rock-dwelling fish from Lake Malawi.... They'd appreciate lots of caves to make little territories and make sure you feed them a diet LOW in protein....high in plant matter, I buy these frozen cubes called Emerald Entree and they love that stuff...
Good luck with them! Some of the pros will be here soon I am sure to scrutinize your photos and offer up some more concrete ID's...
In my lowly opinion, though, they look like African mbuna....rock-dwelling fish from Lake Malawi.... They'd appreciate lots of caves to make little territories and make sure you feed them a diet LOW in protein....high in plant matter, I buy these frozen cubes called Emerald Entree and they love that stuff...
Good luck with them! Some of the pros will be here soon I am sure to scrutinize your photos and offer up some more concrete ID's...
A 29 still not a great permanent home for these guys. They can reach 6" and get pretty aggro. 40 gallon minimum for most Labidochromis species and 50 for most Metriaclima.
Better pictures are needed to be 100% of each fish's identity. Clear proofile shots will get the best results.
I'm tempted to call the blue a Cobalt Zebra (Metriaclima callainos) but can't since there appears to be some horizontal striping or blotchiness going on.
And while the yellow blur does bring the name Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus) right to mind no one can tell for sure if it is since we cannot see the characteristic black edging to the fins and hybrid yellow labs x red zebra without the black edges are becoming quite popular.
The orange fish is probably the closest to get a positive ID as a Red Zebra (Metriaclima estherae).
They are all mbuna.
Better pictures are needed to be 100% of each fish's identity. Clear proofile shots will get the best results.
I'm tempted to call the blue a Cobalt Zebra (Metriaclima callainos) but can't since there appears to be some horizontal striping or blotchiness going on.
And while the yellow blur does bring the name Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus) right to mind no one can tell for sure if it is since we cannot see the characteristic black edging to the fins and hybrid yellow labs x red zebra without the black edges are becoming quite popular.
The orange fish is probably the closest to get a positive ID as a Red Zebra (Metriaclima estherae).
They are all mbuna.