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Old 01-16-2004, 11:37 AM
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Question Labidochromis Caeruleus??!!

Hello, can anyone ell me if my guess is correct??
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Old 01-16-2004, 12:14 PM
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I'd say yes, you are correct, Labidochromis caeruleus.
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Old 01-16-2004, 12:35 PM
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yup, and a nice specimen, too!
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Old 01-16-2004, 01:13 PM
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YAY!! Is it easy to tell males and females?
One down two to go!! Am trying to get pictures of the others but they appear a bit camera shy!
What do you think on this??
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Old 01-16-2004, 01:13 PM
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P.S Thankyou
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Old 01-16-2004, 01:27 PM
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Or even this happy fella?!
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Old 01-16-2004, 01:30 PM
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The little yellow fella is really friendly, he kisses your fingers!!!
Sorry am a new / 1st time owner!!!
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Old 01-17-2004, 11:17 AM
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Well, the dark guy is a male Melanochromis auratus.

as for the last fish, could be a type of Labidochromis, like sp. Hongi. Not 100% about it though, any chance of more pics?



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Old 01-17-2004, 03:41 PM
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Thanx for replying, will try to get a photo of him for you!!
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