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Pundamilia sp. 'crimson tide'

Aquarist: Senex68

Species: Pundamilia sp. 'crimson tide'

Description

An African cichlid CARES species native to Lake Victoria. Listed as critically endangered in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Status:   Endangered

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Unknown, but probably near Jinja in Lake Victoria

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2017

Species Spawned:   Yes

Standard haplochromine spawning. 18 days at 80 degrees F. Fry were free swimming when released from mom.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Decapsulated brine shrimp eggs, then baby brine, then crushed flake.