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Haplochromis paucidens

Aquarist: Senex68

Species: Haplochromis paucidens

Description

An African cichlid CARES species native to Lake Kivu.. Listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Kivu

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

 

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   2017

Descended from the wild fish imported by NECA from Oliver Lucanus (Below Water) in 2017. Both males and females have multiple color forms including extremely attractive OB forms. One of the most variable species in the cichlid world.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Easy. Newborns are large enough to take baby brine shrimp. Small numbers of fry, ranging from 4-15.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy. See above.