Aquarist Species:  Enigmatochromis lucanusi

Aquarist: dvielvoye

Species Profile: Enigmatochromis lucanusi

Description:   

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Fria

Genetic Line:   F1 First Generation

Year Acquired:   2024

My pairs are kept in a species specific aquarium of about 100 L with plants and several woods , coconuts, and flat stones. They are quiet and peaceful . The pair is usually walking around together. Picture is my main breeding pair

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Spawing in a half coconut despite other hidden places were available. Contrary to usual behaviour of Pelvicachromis , I did not notice the female closed her entrance

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Biparental care run smoothly and fry can stay with parents up to sexuation stage .