Aquarist Species: Enterochromis paropius
Aquarist: Alphanerd
Species Profile: Enterochromis paropius
Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen
Description: Open water/deep water Victorian haplochromine.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
CARES Classification: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Mwanza Gulf
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Found them at Dave's rare fish in San Antonio Texas. Got eight juveniles set up in a 55 gallon tank.