lilly1958 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I have a nice healthy pair of Demasoni African Cichlids. I'm new to cichlids & was sold these as a peaceful Dwarf American cichlid pair by a dishonest salesperson at a Gold Coast Pet Store. They cost me $45 for the pair. I know now to do my research before buying. As you can see from the pictures the female is starting to turn yellow so they should be ready to breed very soon. Cheers Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Ummm that's not a pair. The top pic is a male demasoni, I'm guessing the bottom one could be a male lombardoi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilly1958 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 They were sold to me as a pair. When I got them the "female" was pale blue striped & has been slowly turning yellow over the last week. I had 2 guys who are on this forum & breed cichlids check the pictures out & both said they were a male & female Demasoni. They stick together & chase all the other fish out of their section of the tank, so they are acting like a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi lisa, male and female demasoni are almost identical. I have to agree with matt the bottom pic is a male lombardoi. Its unfortunate that sales people take advantage or dont have the knowledge themselves to id fish properly. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilly1958 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 If I could be bothered I'd go back down to the coast & have a go at the. BTW it was Pet Barn @ Labrador, just to warn other people & she was supposed to be the manager of the fish section. How big does a lombardoi grow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishking Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 will get 12-15cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 These fish have been withdrawn from sale by the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
