Our Cichlids

[FishyFriends]

Hi I was just wondering how you can tell the difference between cichlids when they are smallish.....

We have
3 Jack Dempseys..... pretty sure I can tell these
3 Blue Acaras...... could pick them till today
2 Blue Rams...... Very obvious
2 Riverilatus...... added today and are very similar to blue acaras at this stage, what are the main things to look for.....

When we put the jack dempseys and blue acaras in a couple of weeks ago they looked similar but have now grown slightly and are more easier to distinguish.....

Thanks in advance :)

[aquafarian]

In google images do a search for the name of the fish with the word juvenile. You should get some images to help you identify them.

[cichlidboy]

rivulatus have orange trims on their caudal fins.
blue acaras dont.
your dempseys will soon rule the tank.

[Woodsy]

rivulatus have orange trims on their caudal fins.
blue acaras dont.
Or white, depending on the colour form.