fish id

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  1. ASHMAN

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    hi guys

    please help me id this fish. best possible pics thus far as i dont want to stress him out , just picked up last night.

    tia
    ashman

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    ASHMAN, Feb 22, 2013
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  3. TankMaster

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    How big is it? Is it a mature fish?
     
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    ASHMAN

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    according to the lps, he came in mixed with a batch of other cichlids. Apparently still a juvenile, so im perplexed as the fish is around 11-ish cm
     
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    Spotted Tilapia?
     
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    ASHMAN

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    looks so close !!! theres only 5 black spots on the side tho. i will ofcos try to get clearer pics
     
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    Herichthys labridens "yellow" Media Luna

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    a vote on this ?

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    ASHMAN, Feb 22, 2013
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    Looks like a red head synspilum, had a pair of those about a year ago.
     
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