A shell dwell endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired a group of 6 young fish ~1"+ from Dave's Rare Fish early in 2024. Lost 1 early on but the others are coexisting well in a custom 28g tank with a 30x20" footprint. A male has established dominance and spawns are happening with fry peeking out.
Species Spawned: Yes
Spawns with 2 females observed as tiny fry popping out of the shells. Might not have seen them if I hadn't 'spot fed BBS' to each shell to tempt them out. So far survival rate is low. Parents haven't stepped up, c'mon guys.