My dad bought a pair of tropical fish some time ago for our tank, and since then one of them ( the female i think ) died. The other fish has been on its own since then and seems quite happy. Thing is, my dad can't remember what fish he bought, the sales person didn't give much information, local stores aren't sure what it is and it'd help to know what species it is to make sure it suits a new habitat. I've found similar varities before, but none close enough, and I'm sure it's a cichlid. Please help asap, and thanks in advance.
I managed to snap a shot of it too..
Picture doesn't quite do it justice. It really is quite a beautiful fish, 3" long and it changes colours. Fins can go pale green or deep blood red, and the spots can fade and you see large, thick vertical stripes down its sides instead, either red or brown.
Thanks for any help again.
2007-12-03 06:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by SimplyCharlotte_ 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
http://i14.tinypic.com/8egi6hw.jpg
here's the direct link, seeing as that one might be a tad confusing..
2007-12-03 06:56:37 · update #1
This looks like it could be the fish you have; a Severum.
Photos found here, the first and fourth pages show a Green Severum and that looks very much like your picture. http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_severum.php
2007-12-03 08:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Claw 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It looks like it could be a Severum, though the angle of the picture makes it a bit difficult to tell... Can you get a side shot?
Soop Nazi
EDIT: It is definitely NOT a Gourami... certainly a Cichlid. The fins are a clear sign that it is some type of Cichlid. Also, the dorsal fin's height is an indication that it is not a Festivum (also known as Flag Cichlid). The pointed shape of the mouth also points away from Acaras, which have rounded snouts.
EDIT 2: The asker said they already went by every local fish store, and couldn't get IDs, which is why she's asking here... Also, just to avoid any confusion, it is NOT a Discus (the body is not round enough and the fins are too "serrated").
2007-12-03 07:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It has a red eye etc so definitely cichlid family. Changing colour etc related to discus! Just looked through my fish book and the top fins look a lot like discus but not the bottom fins. Nothing found about changing colour!
Go to a good local fish shop and they will know!
2007-12-03 09:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by squeaky 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it looks like an Acara cichlid or a dawrf flag cichlid, but a cichlid (pronounced sick-lid)
2007-12-03 07:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by Neen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's definitely a guarami - not sure which one exactly. Check on this site
http://www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk/article_detail.asp?id=25
2007-12-03 07:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by JP32 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋