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Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus Vulnerable

Fuscotaeniatus hap

Stats

Family

Cichlidae

Genus

Nimbochromis

Size

25.00 cm

Females are slightly smaller

Temperament

Aggressive, Semi-aggressive

Eats smaller cichlids, will bully other fish especially as a pair

Diet

Piscivore

Tank Size

550.00 L

Temperature

24.0 C - 26.0 C

Parameters

pH 7.8-8.5.
dH 10-15.

Level

Mid

Other Information

Beautiful cichlid with vibrant colors and attitudes to match!

Breeding

Spawning Method

Maternal Mouthbrooder

Female will lay the eggs, they get fertilized, and the female will mouthbrood until they are big enough

Spawn Size

20 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Consistent water and feeding

Fry Care

Fry can be stripped and raised in a tumbler.

Locations

Photos

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dominant male adult Image Credit: mhwang
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dominant female adult Image Credit: mhwang

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