Description:
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: DRC: Lake Mai Ndombe
CARES Classification: Endangered
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