Aquarist Species: Yssichromis piceatus
Aquarist: Chrisgordon2468
Species Profile: Yssichromis piceatus
Common Name: Pitch Black Fulu
Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: Endangered cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. Dominant males develop an intense 'pitch black' body color with bright red edges on fins.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Very easy to get to breed just keep feeding them good frozen and live food have fry free swimming
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Spawned them young 2 inches or less
Have Reared Fry? Yes