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Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	I think it's a keyhole and some other says it's an acara of somesort... here are some pics...http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mile_rd_8ball/album?.dir=/d713 So please tell me what kind it is I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
smilingpiranha Banned Posts: 160 Kudos: 130 Votes: 7 Registered: 02-Jan-2005	thats definatly not a keyhole cichlid, lookin @ the irredisent blue on the cheeks i'm guessin it might be a jewel cich. or another like it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Tetra Fan Mega Fish Posts: 1203 Kudos: 1081 Votes: 63 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	I think it could be a Thread-finned acara. It looks an aweful lot like it only without the extensions and not AS colorful in your pic, but body shape and just general look lead me towards thread-finned acara. The spot in the middle of its side gives it away that it isn't a keyhole. [edit] Nevermind, the blue spangles also give it away that it's not a keyhole, but it can't be a thread-finned acara because the cuadal fin is too rounded. Then again...like stated before it could be a jewel cichlid, but I really don't know. Last edited by Nameless at 26-Jul-2005 00:06
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	I would have to say Geophagus brasiliensis aka the Pearl cichlid.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
chapman76 Hobbyist Posts: 91 Kudos: 68 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Apr-2004	I agree w/ Jason. At first I didn't think there was any way because I'm used to Geophagus having a longer bridge.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	well it looks really like the pearl cichlid..but iam not so sure... I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
PASSNBY Small Fry Posts: 1 Kudos: 0 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2005	Pearl cichlid. Rare and cool!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Fine, you don't listen when I tell you it was a geophagus brasiliensis in the earlier topic. I see how it is. Only pulling your leg. Also, they are one of the most common geophags I know of. Far from rare, but a great fish nonetheless. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 26-Jul-2005 10:24
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	Hmm Cup..sorry...Well it's just that i want to be sure what fish i got How big those the pearl cichlid get...20cm.. and i guess he is peaceful too.. I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
RustyBlade Mega Fish Posts: 987 Kudos: 1667 Votes: 391 Registered: 23-Apr-2003	I posted this in another forum (with robbie's permission) and I got the same answer as noodles... a young Geophagus Braziliensis form the 3 people that answered in a short period of time Looks like the mystery is finally solved
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	a male brasiliensis should grow to around 10" but it will take several years. also, these are commonly reported as one of the more aggressive Geophagus but that's just in comparison to other Geophagus. So, if yours is a male it may get a bit rowdy when it gets older, but nothing like you'd see from a Green terror or texas cichlid.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	Thank you guys At last i know what fish i got I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	The Pearl cichlid i got..is it a male or female.. I think it's a Female..what do you think it is? I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	If I remember correctly, the brasiliensis is difficult to sex. males and females look very similar so going by external features can be difficult. you should be able to vent him or her at about 4-6" though.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	It's definitely not a Jewel, coz I have Jewels, but it looks like one of the larger cichlids.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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