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Coptodon kottae

Aquarist: mberecz

Species: Coptodon kottae

Description

An African cichlid CARES species native to Cameroon. Listed as endangered in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Guinea River basin, Cameroon

CARES Status:   Endangered

 

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2022

Obtained at CatCon Spree on Three

Species Spawned:   Yes

Would not spawn until I put them outside in 110 gallon tub with sandy substrate and rocky cover. Then within 4-5 weeks had two separate spawns.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Hundreds of fry. Started on banana worms and quickly moved to BBS.

Young fish available?   Yes