Fuscotaeniatus
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Scientific Name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus Price: Upon Request Origin: Lake Malawi Family: Cichlidae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus, Spothead Hap, Fuscotaeniatus Hap, Fusco |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 26 - 28 ℃
pH: 7.8 - 8.2
GH: 20 - 24
Max size: 25 cm
Min Tank size: 300 Ltr
Position in Aqua: No special swimming level
Description
Male develops blue on entire head region with some blue in the body and fins. Red anal fin with white eggspots, red/blue patterns on dorsal and caudal fin. Body has distinct pattern which is universal in both males and females. Female lacks the male coloration, and maintains a brown tone throughout.
Food
Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill, mysis and feeder fish.
Breeding
The species is a typical, maternal mouthbrooder that spawns readily in the aquarium. Females may need some recovery time after mouthbrooding to re-condition from the period in which they did not eat.
Compatible with
Ideal Malawi tank mates include true Nimbochromines, Malawi eye-biters and other larger predatory haps. Larger mbuna can be included, however, a network of hiding places should be provided to ensure their safety.