whats this fish

[newbiehelpme]

can anyone help me identify these fish and their origin

sorry the pics arent gr8 quality, it was the best i could do

:D

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[tom]

Hi new

Top photo: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus, a beautiful (and large when grown) Malawi hap.

Can't make out the bottom photo.

[newbiehelpme]

thanks alot for the info
the top and bottom are of the same species

my fish are about 2.5 inches long
how big do they get and how can i tell the difference between a male and female

[tom]

Males grow to 10 inches (25 cm) or more. During the slow growth process, males will typically begin displaying the characteristic blue (think of a sort of metallic blue, not unlike that of the male S. fryeri) on their heads, which is where the full adult coloring will be concentrated, with the body often a paler shade of blue.
Some may retain the reddish markings you now see on their dorsal and caudal fins, which make for a striking combination in adult specimen.

The females won't stray far from their juvenile colors, turning a slightly deeper brownish hue at maturity.

[Overawed]

bottom fish looks like a Copadachromis (bad spelling sorry) variety