Photo by: Craig Storms
A popular cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, with strong vertical bars that wrap the entire body.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired a group of adults needing to be rehomed in June 2024. Pair formed which became very territorial. Currentlly housed in a 33L tank with N buscheri. Male continues to be very protective of a well protected cave. Very good parents. Prolific.
Species Spawned: Yes
Parents were hidden much of the time. Hard to know when fry were available. Generously fed BBS and eventually saw a group of 30+ fry pretty small exploring their way out of the cave.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Once they get going, they are prolific. Easy to rear on live BBS, microworms, and readily take small powered dry fry food.