Description: Shell dwelling species endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This is one of the more docile shell dwellers which may be bullied by other more aggressive Tanganyikan cichlids. Easy to breed in pairs. Not a harem spawner. Available in different color forms.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Collection Point: Katabe
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired 6 juveniles from Mike Drawdy at Imperial Tropicals in July 2026