Sold as P. Bleekeri - do you think it's a Polleni?

[NEO_72]

Hi everyone, my new fish was listed as a Paratilapia Bleekeri, but I've read they are more rare than the P. Polleni. Anyone have a guess?

http://www.cichlidforums.com/postimages/2005-06-14/102393-001.jpg

http://www.cichlidforums.com/postimages/2005-06-14/102393-002.jpg

http://www.cichlidforums.com/postimages/2005-06-14/102393-003.jpg

Thanks!

[punkypuffer]

definately polleni

but either way they aren't categorized as bleekeri and polleni anymore, it is P. "small spot" or P. "large spot"

[NEO_72]

Thanks DoubleP. I had seen that, but didn't know if it was current, or a common name.... Do you know of a good resource that lists the most current classificaions?

[punkypuffer]

no i dont, but HeyGuy and Jason have websites. i've been meaning to add their links to my favorites menu, lol

[crazyfishlady]

Yup small spot/Polleni. Very pretty too. Very black w/ lots of spots.

[NEO_72]

Thanks CFL - the flash doesn't capture this fish. It's more of a deep black on the flanks, and the spots are a creamy aqua blue. It just doesn't come though :(

[Rudy]

I would be willing to bet that is a Bleekeri.

:)

Juvies look a lot like polleni.

[NEO_72]

Oh yeah - the debate is on! Rudy, it's only about 3" head to tail right now. When would you think you could start to tell? (see larger spots, I mean)

And thanks for the input everyone.

[thepredexpert]

New to the forums here but man Ive been lookin for one of these guys awesome fish

[NEO_72]

Thanks. I think so too. I sold him to a guy who keeps africans, as I really didn't think he was getting along right with my neotropicals.

HPD - you were right man ;)