What fish is this please?

[leesst200]

I have a pair (male/female) of these fish. My work collegue thinks they will eat other fish in a community tank.
I cannot remember the name from when i bought them but the lady at the lfs said they are ok to go in a community tank.

Can anyone identify them please, any info appreciated.


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/leesst200/pics%20of%20fish/IMGP6163.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/leesst200/pics%20of%20fish/IMGP6192.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/leesst200/pics%20of%20fish/IMGP6211.jpg

[Xavi]

Some kind of apisto? If it is, they are kind of gentle, unless breeding. I don't think that it will eat what's in your tank.

[Rbishop]

You should be able to identify it here...

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/apistogramma_bitaeniata.php

[fishorama]

They look like apistogramma cacatuoides to me, both males I think.

[jgavlock]

Fishorama is correct with the ID but the fish on the right in the second picture is a female. I do not think you would have any problems with keeping the pair in a community tank as long as there is enough room to prevent territory issues.

[Mgamer20o0]

very nice apistos....

[leesst200]

Thanks for that all, will research now.

[mostlycichlids]

its definately a apistogramma cacatuoides most likley double red variation. They are very cool fish to keep!

[sirasoni]

If the male gets a little rough try picking up another female. The apistos in this group work best in a harem :)

[jm1212]

very nice finds. make sure to take pics when they are settled in!