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
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.