Cichlid Identification Please.

[DBray6]

Hello all,
I got this little guy out of the baby African tank at my LFS. The owner stated that he won't ID babies. I also picked up a couple of yellow rams to start off my new (cycled) cichlid tank. Can anyone please help with an ID on this one.

Thanks

 

[Lupin]

Judging by the two dorsal fins present, it's a rainbowfish. But that is indeed a rainbowfish to me. Any pics of it coloring up better?

 

[efors]

Hi!
I totally agree with Lupin. In addition, it's body shape and anal fin are those of a rainbowfish. So, I don't think it is a cichlid.

 

[petluvr]

I don't think it looks like a cichlid either but I thought it was just me being dumb

 

[BigFishKeeper]

Looks like a rainbow fish to me.

 

[wataugachicken]

what's a yellow ram? do you have a picture? are you trying to do an African cichlid tank or a South American one?

 

[DBray6]

Thanks everyone. I meant yellow lab. I am starting an African tank.

 

[Coler]

Heh I came in to move this to Cichlids...but not necessary

Its a rainbowfish...I often see these in hard water cichlid tanks at LFS over here where they are frequently sold as dithers.

I would return him...because it seems you paid for an african cichlid which I presume is more expensive.

I'm just giggling a little to myself at the guy saying 'I don't ID babies'...or fish apparently (trying not to be cruel - I'm sure he's a good guy).

Lets see some pics as you get going...I love a new African tank.

 

[jaysen]

they look like young australian rainbowfish to me but its hard to say since they dont color up until they are adults. africans will kill these peaceful fish so dont mix them.

 

[DBray6]

I have moved him to my 75 gallon community tank. I am planning on getting a few more to keep him company. They are 2.00 each here.