Nannacara - misidentified?

[Chromedome]

Bought a bag of small fry labeled Nannacara aureocephalus back in October, dropped them in a tank and, other than feeding them, forgot they were there. Last week I noticed one of the males had colored up nicely - except he's not an aureocephalus, is he? Last time I bred N. anomala was in the 1970s, but I'm pretty sure I know what they look like. Just looking for verification before I contact the seller.

I'm guessing he will say, "That's what I bought it as!", but the question is, what will he do after being told the correct ID?

Darrell

 

[Mike Wise]

Yes, N. anomala (as recognized in the hobby). N. aureocephalus has flank scales that are light in the center and dark on the edge. N. anomala has dark centers with light edges.

 

[Chromedome]

Thanks , Mike, that was my understanding, as well. Well, I haven't had anomala in a long time, and I didn't pay that much (prices were very low at that auction). I remember when "Mixed Apistos" used to be 90% N. anomala, now they are a bit harder to find.