need help with these 2

[huddles]

hi there,

I bought a tank with 2 of these. they struck me as acara or texas cichlid, but definitely look south american. the owner had them mizxed with a chocolate, a few zebra (red and BB), convict, a massive white angel.

I do not have a pic, but here is a description

large one is about 9 inches . very rounded head. single black stripe down center of side. near middle is black spot. small brownish speckles on top fin and tail fin. greenish/grey in overall body colour.

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[Rex Karr]

You've just described 80% of American cichlids, lol.

A picture is almost vital for a correct ID.

[huddles]

maybe I can get one tomorrow when I take posession of the tank and fish.

I have been searching like a mad man since putting the deposit down this morning.

[huddles]

it looks similar to this one with a center stripe

Geophagus brachybranchus

[Rex Karr]

Horizontal or vertical?

[josh_shilling]

Will have to see the photo, there are numerous species in that complex.

[huddles]

the single stripe is horizontal. the streip on this picture, under the chin, does not exist on my fish

thanks for the help

[Vip]

Jupari? forgot how its spelt