atep32 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sorry about the poor focus but you get the idea.http://i1272.photobu.../atep32/Hap.jpgI think it looks more to me like this fella:5 th one down on the left.http://www.african-c...ke_Victoria.htm?? What do you reckon..His girlfriend is currently holding and when I rehome them I don't want to tell people they are something they are not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankenstrat Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 There isn't really a crimson tide, the trade name, if yōû want to give it one is zebra obliquens.You are referring to A. Latifasciata,Looks like your fish is any number of lake Victorians, a lot of which seem to be crossbred and referred to as "flameback".Yours may or may not be a brownae or , or some other Although I think overseas they do call a species of Victorian "crimson tide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorroz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Xystichromis phytophagusposted by Link2Hell on Sorroz computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krellious Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Definetly not a crimson tide. Nice enough looking fish though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxious_nasties Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I don't know how you made that out Kevin, but possibly. I was thinking pundamilia nyererei - (what I'd consider to be the true 'crimson tide')I can't make it out well enough from your picture though and I really think a side picture will help others I.D it accurately.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atep32 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for that guys here are some side on'shttp://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y390/atep32/Hap2.jpghttp://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y390/atep32/Hap3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorroz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I don't know how you made that out Kevin, but possibly. I was thinking pundamilia nyerereiIt was not actually me ..someone else (who shall remain nameless) was using my computer Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 well that's what it looked like to me without a better side on pic and you thought so toI'll edit the post and add my ID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atep32 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ok guys I am confused :/Have we reached a consensus?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Atepyou need a good side view pic of the fish to give us a better view of the colour and patterningbut from the pic supplied Kev and myself thought it to be Xmas Fulu aka Xystichromis phytophagus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorroz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 the pic supplied Kev and myself thought it to be Xmas Fulu aka Xystichromis phytophagus I was just tired still and forgot (old person disease ) lol ..from the front pic it does look like xmas fulu.The one thing for certain is that it is not what is known as Crimdon tide (A. latifasciata ) here in SydneyKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi all,What I have to say here is very important to the Victorian Cichlid hobby in Australia. As many of you know, I have spent a lot of time doing research on these amazing Cichlids, and I have kept and bred most of what is available here. I have corresponded with Ole Seehausen, the foremost expert in the field, and developed conclusions that there are many mistakes made in this country.Firstly. Frankenstrat is absolutely correct. Astatotilapia latifasciata is not the "Crimson Tide". Any reference to that species using that name is erroneous. The only common name applicable to it is "Zebra Obliquidens".The true "Crimson Tide" is not described to science yet. Taxonomically, it is known as Pundamilia sp. "Crimson Tide". Up until recently, it has never had a presence in Australia, but appears to be here now. This means that it will be hybridised with A. latifasciata within a short space of time unless shops and hobbyists start referring to these fish by the correct names.Atep32, The fish you have looks for all the world like Pundamilia sp. "Crimson Tide". I am not discounting the opinions my friends have given above, but very few people in Australia have seen the real "Crimson Tide" up close - and at a glance, it can look like what we have here as "Cristmas Fulu" (which is not true "Christmas Fulu"). It can also look like several members of the same genus, e.g. Pundamilia nyererei. I am of the firm opinion that your fish are accurate examples of what you bought them as and I feel you should make every effort to proliferate them and keep their name true.For anyone keeping A. latifasciata, please try to recondition yourselves into calling them either by their scientific name, or their correct common name of "Zebra Obliquidens". This is especially important now that the true Pundamilia sp. "Crimson Tide" has a presence in Australia.We all want to prevent hybrids, and we can if we adjust our thinking...Cheers,Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atep32 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi AndrewHis girlfriend is holding. I am confused again Short simple answers please. Should I keep all the babies and try to breed more?What name to tell people they are if I rehome the babies?ThanksPeta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi Peta,The long and drawn-out answer I gave was for everyone...lolFor you:Breed? yes.Name? Pundamilia sp. "Crimson Tide".It would be great if you could get some clearer pics so I can be doubly sure, but I think you have a good and rare fish there.Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atep32 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thank you Andrew. Unfortunately I can't find my camera charger so I have been using my iPhone. But I will post a link to photobucket shortly with all the pics I have of him.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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