Help Identifying this Cichlid

[SgtShrek99]

Currently also in the tank is a juvenille jack dempsey (this one im positive) a juvenille convict cichlid, a pleco and a senegal bichir

 

[Deadeye]

How big is the tank?
If you have a spare 75+ gallon you can grow out the hybrid, but it likely won’t do well with others.

 

[tlindsey]

bringing him back to the pet store?

Yes if they will take it back.

 

[Ogertron3000]

Take it back to the shop if you dont want it, they sold you a mislabeled fish and are obligated to refund your cash.

 

[SgtShrek99]

What how big does the fish need to grow untill I can determine male or female? Would a 55 gallon be acceptable for a female trimac/flowerhorn/hybrid?

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

What how big does the fish need to grow untill I can determine male or female? Would a 55 gallon be acceptable for a female trimac/flowerhorn/hybrid?

I would bet no on that tank size. I have a 55 and I think it would be too small for that size of a fish. As a growout tank, yes, it would be perfectly fine, but as a long-term home, probably not.

 

[Deadeye]

I agree with the above - you’re looking at a fish that can get at least 10 inches long, so the 18 inch width is necessary to comfortably live.

 

[anzo1993]

I’d say minimum 65 gallon tank so at least you get the 18” width

 

[SgtShrek99]

I really like the fish and I'm inclined to keep it. I'll probably end up getting another 75 gallon to keep on it's own. Half off sale at petco atm.
A 180 gallon is the dream. I'll keep updating with pictures

Thanks for the great feedback!