I bought this fish several months ago from a "mixed" African cichlid tank.
Anybody know what it is?? I am by no means a cichlid expert, so I have no clue!!
Somebody suggested an M. callainos, and I looked up some pictures of that species, which seemed to look quite a bit like my little guy.
Here are some photos. His forehead has only recently (in the last few days) swollen; I'm trying to figure out on another discussion string whether or not it's something to be concerned about. But the forehead used to look more "streamlined." He does have some VERY slight barring on his body which can be seen only in certain light. You can tell a little better from the first picture.
Here's what his forehead normally looks like:
But here is a better picture of him (only with a swollen forehead
)
Also...anybody know if it's male or female??
Thanks!!
Kate
Anybody know what it is?? I am by no means a cichlid expert, so I have no clue!!
Somebody suggested an M. callainos, and I looked up some pictures of that species, which seemed to look quite a bit like my little guy.
Here are some photos. His forehead has only recently (in the last few days) swollen; I'm trying to figure out on another discussion string whether or not it's something to be concerned about. But the forehead used to look more "streamlined." He does have some VERY slight barring on his body which can be seen only in certain light. You can tell a little better from the first picture.
Here's what his forehead normally looks like:

But here is a better picture of him (only with a swollen forehead

Also...anybody know if it's male or female??
Thanks!!
Kate