Fish ID please

[lnsaneM]

I got this fish at my local pet store the other day (about 6 to 8 inches long) and I could not tell what kind of fish this is. I think it is a cichlid of some sort but just not sure and did a reverse google image search and found nothing. Please tell me what this fish is.

PS. it appears to have the hole in the head disease which is unfortunate, I did not notice it at the time of purchase due to the fact I was too excited with this fish not seen it anywhere and the price was a steal. I already treated him in a separate container for about a week with the Waterlife medicine. He is doing really well right now and will even eat out of my hand at times

 

[Colin_T]

Hi and welcome to the forum

I was thinking Tilapia Mozambique but I have never seen one with the blue and white spotting. Can you post some more pictures of it?

Earth calling @Wills, come in Wills. . .
Need your cichlid mind for this one

 

[connorlindeman]

I'm no expert but it looks like Paratilipia Polleni to me.

Black Diamond Cichlid-Paratilapia polleni

Expert facts, care advice, feeding tips and breeding information about the Black Diamond Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni) for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.

www.fishkeeper.co.uk

 

[lnsaneM]

Thanks, I think you nailed it, I really like this fish and hope his holes in the head goes away soon

 

[sharkweek178]

I got this fish at my local pet store the other day (about 6 to 8 inches long) and I could not tell what kind of fish this is. I think it is a cichlid of some sort but just not sure and did a reverse google image search and found nothing. Please tell me what this fish is.

PS. it appears to have the hole in the head disease which is unfortunate, I did not notice it at the time of purchase due to the fact I was too excited with this fish not seen it anywhere and the price was a steal. I already treated him in a separate container for about a week with the Waterlife medicine. He is doing really well right now and will even eat out of my hand at times

That is like a perfect fish mugshot.

 

[Colin_T]

I'm no expert but it looks like Paratilipia Polleni to me.

Black Diamond Cichlid-Paratilapia polleni

Expert facts, care advice, feeding tips and breeding information about the Black Diamond Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni) for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.

www.fishkeeper.co.uk

good call

 

[GaryE]

A very endangered fish is what it is...

 

[Back in the fold]

You know what it is ? It's cool , that's what it is.

 

[lnsaneM]

You know what it is ? It's cool , that's what it is.

It is pretty cool and pretty interactive with me

A very endangered fish is what it is...

I just did a search and this is true... But he's such a cool fish that I wish to keep him healthy and alive as long as he'll live

 

[Colin_T]

Time to find another one and breed them.

 

[lnsaneM]

Time to find another one and breed them.

I did, at a fish store that sells lots of Mbunas and Malawi Cichlids, but couldn't justify the $1300 price tag for another Black Diamond Cichlid. I got this at a pet store whereas the owner told me some guy didn't want this anymore and put it there for them to sell it (I paid $50 for it). I'm guessing it's probably due to the disease this fish had, but when I took him home he didn't have any problems. And I properly treated him.

Maybe if I do spend that money and somehow they do end up breeding then having babies, I will somehow make my money back. But just still couldn't pull the trigger on such a pricy fish.

 

[Colin_T]

Yeah $1300 for 1 fish is a bit more than I would pay. I mean if they get along and breed, you could make your money back pretty quick, but if they don't like each other, that's a lot of money down the gurgler.

Can you look around and try to find one that is in a more reasonable price range?

 

[lnsaneM]

Yeah $1300 for 1 fish is a bit more than I would pay. I mean if they get along and breed, you could make your money back pretty quick, but if they don't like each other, that's a lot of money down the gurgler.

Can you look around and try to find one that is in a more reasonable price range?

I'm looking and out of all the places I'm accessible to, I've only seen this fish twice. Once at the place I got it, and another one which sells for that ridiculous amount. And they only have 1 of them.

 

[TheCountryGoldfish]

kind reminds me of a jack dempsey

 

[lnsaneM]

kind reminds me of a jack dempsey

I wish it was the price of a Jack Dempsey