Does anybody have a picture of how a female ahli cichlid looks like?

Question

I bought mines from petsmart. that's what they label it under. Ahli

Answer 1

That really depends on which ahli you are talking about. There are several cichlids with that species name and with some of them, such as Sciaenochromis ahli, which is probably the one you mean, there are various color varieties. Generally speaking though, the females are less colorful than the males and look much more like a juvenile.

I would suggest you search the scientific name and look for some pictures of your color morph.

MM

Answer 2

There is only one true Sciaenochromis Ahli. There are several collection points of Sciaenochromis Fryeri(COMMON name is Ahli). Petsmart sells the Fryeri most likely Maleri Island being the collection point. A "true" Ahli is a very rare Hap, thats actually a drab blue with very large eyes. A "true" Fryeri(common name Ahli) is much more colorfull blue(male). Females are silverish/gray to drab brown in both species. Go to Chichld-Forum.com . Click on "profiles" then "lake Malawi" then "Haplochromis" then scroll down. It should have pictures of both female and males of the actual AHLI, and the actual FRYERI. Good site to learn alot about African cichlids for you starters out there. Good luck finding your breeding group. And if anyone comes accross a true Sciaenochromis Ahli, snatch them up, cause they are worth good $$$.

Answer 3

which one?