[fingarden]

Hello,

I just got 2 fish yesterday on being Ornatus and the other Venustus or Livingstonii.
I am new to both cichlids.

The Venustus or Livingstonii is 10 inches, wild-caught. His patterns don't look like a Venustus rather more of a Livingstonii but he is rather yellow than grey with a bit of blue tint on his lower part of the head. I just want to be sure whether it's a Venustus or Livingstonii

Pictures are seen below.

 

[BC in SK]

Livingstonii (Nimbochromis livingstonii).

 

[fingarden]

Livingstonii (Nimbochromis livingstonii).

Thank you for the reply, can I know what made you say it's a Livingstonii, I am a bit new to the cichlid.

 

[BC in SK]

can I know what made you say it's a Livingstonii

Body shape and snout are a little different between species. Markings are some what different as well. The blotches on the body make a different pattern.

 

[BC in SK]

Actually, now that i look at it blown up on large screen i see that it is very spotted It's Nimbochromis polystigma Sorry for the confusion. Didn't look at your fish in detail and jumped the gun.

 

[fingarden]

Actually, now that i look at it blown up on large screen i see that it is very spotted It's Nimbochromis polystigma Sorry for the confusion. Didn't look at your fish in detail and jumped the gun.

Oh okay, thanks you, I also had that thought. His face is truly spotted. With the light blue on his cheeks am hoping it's a male, yes?

 

[BC in SK]

With the light blue on his cheeks am hoping it's a male, yes?

Yes, likely male.

 

[fingarden]

With the light blue on his cheeks am hoping it's a male, yes?

Yes, likely male.

Thank you.