Some type of Cichlid. lol.

its an african cichlid i know

Yep would be a cichlid

So guess then.

I will give you a couple days to figure it out and then give the answer. Start guessing!

Hint: It's a juvenile one.

The above pic was from my tank!

THE answer is..... Red Empress

Protomelas taeniolatus: Red Empress

The following info is from http://www.cichlidsrus.com/profiles/red_empress.php


Location: Protomelas taeniolatus occurs in a number of different colourations around the lake. The variant called "Red Empress" (see pictures right) is found around Senga Point and Namalenje Island in Malawi.

Size: Males reach 5-6 inches
pH Range: 7.8-8.3
Temperature (in F): 72-82F (78-80 for breeding)
Coloration: The dominant male Red Empress has the appearance of a full red body with blue head. Typically only the dominant male will have full color while other males have a much less spectacular appearance. Females and juveniles are silver with a dark lateral line. Most Red Emps can be sexed by 2" in length when males typically start to show blue color in the face, followed closely by the body turning slightly red. Most males will also develop "egg spots" on anal fins by the time they reach this size as well.

Several breeders have witnessed the occurance of Red Emp fry without lateral lines after several generations of breeding within the same line. These offspring should be "culled". This is considered to be an undesirable genetic defect that should not be allowed to reproduce.

Aggression: The Red Empress is relatively peaceful toward most other species. It claims a small territory which is typically only defended around the time of spawning. Prior to mating, it is quite possible for a dominant male to kill any non-dominant Red Emps in the tank unless the tank is very large.

Diet: In the wild, these fish are omnivorous, feeding on plankton, microorganisms, invertebrates and insects. In captivity, various live foods are suitable. Fiber-poor foods are not suggested for "live caught" specimens.

As with many cichlid species, the Red Empress has a voracious appetite and will eat anything offered from flakes to pellets and frozen food. Extra care should be taken to avoid overfeeding otherwise the fish will lose its shape becoming more "rounded".

Breeding: This cichlid is an avid swimmer and will breed more readily in a large tank. Parents practice co-operative care of young by grouping together and setting up protective stations close to one another; releasing their young and embarking upon parental care. Every protective mantle is very close to the next in such a way that young can move from one parent to the next.