Aquarist Species:  Nanochromis transvestitus

Aquarist: JonoAugustine

Species Profile: Nanochromis transvestitus

Description:   

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   DRC: Lake Mai Ndombe

CARES Classification:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

Aquired through the Aquarist Society of Central MD by a fellow member

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Single pair in 10 Gallon tank. High levels of aggression, male started with more aggression when female was introduced, then behavior calmed after about a week.

No spawning behavior seen until pH was dropped below 5.5 (conductivity below 100, no gh or kh).

spawned in a clay cave with a small opening about the size of the male.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Fry were split between the parents, but not tightly managed like Apistogramma.

Patterning while under 5mm was bannded black on transparent base