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My neighbors bought two fish. One was a rather large cichlid, which they didn't know the species of. It apparently was taking some bites out of the other fish, so they came over with it in a large styrofoam cup and gave it to me. I had an aquarium setup I wasn't using that it's in there, has been for a few days. I have absolutely no idea what species it is, or what conditions it needs as far as temperature goes, but it seems a little lethargic at the moment, so maybe a tank heater is in order. I got them to give me a bag full of their tank water, so I could leave it sit in a plastic bag, and not temperature shock it, and dechlorinated the water I added to the tank.
Here's a shot of the critter, which is probably five or six inches long:
Thanks in advance.
Here's a shot of the critter, which is probably five or six inches long:

Thanks in advance.