Can you ID these two fish?

[sweetpoison]

Because I want them. Either they’re going to be 20 feet long or aggressive….

[Fish Folk]

Peacock Cichlids. Africans. Max size will be 6 inches. If you do this, they need a minimum tank size of 55 gal, and should be heavily stocked - 20 males. Be sure you only buy bright males, not dull females. Study up on them. Glad to share tips. We kept Mbunas awhile.

 

[Fish Folk]

Let me hasten to add… they’re not community fish. Species-only is the norm.

[BrettD]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, because I've only had Mbunas. But if someone did want to breed peacocks, is it best to stick to one species/strain? I know my Mbunas crossed, and the offspring weren't as colorful. Which made them a little harder to give away, so I had to do some separating to avoid over populating.

Edited June 29, 2022 by BrettD
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[Fish Folk]

@BrettD yes, it is typical to keep a fraternity-only tank of peacocks. The addition of even a single female can turn a tank into Thunder-Dome.

For breeding, definitely try to focus on a species. Hybrids are normal in nature, but discouraged in the trade. 

[sweetpoison]

On 6/28/2022 at 7:24 PM, Fish Folk said:

Peacock Cichlids. Africans. Max size will be 6 inches. If you do this, they need a minimum tank size of 55 gal, and should be heavily stocked - 20 males. Be sure you only buy bright males, not dull females. Study up on them. Glad to share tips. We kept Mbunas awhile.

 

I use to have chiclids years ago!  Discus are the only ones I can keep now. 
 

Thank you!