African Cichlid Fry, No Common Species (Pics)

[Scott MacAdam]

Hey everyone, long time since I've posted but here we go.

I set up a African cichlid tank about 10 months ago and had the same stock since. Just recently my girlfriend noticed a little fish (1cm and under) darting around and upon closer inspection we have 3 (or more) lightly colored yellow/orange with dark vertical stripes.

Over the last few days I've noticed 2 of my fish digging under the rocks together and fighting off other fish so I'm guessing they've paired off but here's the thing... the 2 fish are Melanochromis interruptus and Metriaclima estherae. I can post pics of the pair and the little ones if there are any questions but is this at all possible?

On a side note, it seems like my Iodotropheus sprengerae may be holding....

What is going on here? lol

Any help or input would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Scott

 

[Scott MacAdam]

Ok, Pics as promised. hopefully this helps

The little ones

seemingly paired Melanochromis interruptus and Metriaclima estherae

Hole they are digging together

And the suspected holding rusty (Iodotropheus sprengerae)

And the tank itself for reference, notice the hole dug down on the right hand side under the rocks...

Thanks everyone!

 

[joselaz5780]

Wow! the little one looks like a black convict cichlid... I have mated black convicts for over four years now and the babies look just like that, maybe they crossed making a convict?(doubt it!)

 

[konor123]

CONGRATULATIONS! Your Rusty does appear to be holding. You can tell by the enlarged mouth.