Aquarist Species: Coptodon kottae
Aquarist: Monty
Species Profile: Coptodon kottae
General species photo
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 Classification: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Acquired 15 1/2 inch from a GCCA member on 10/13/2025.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
On 04/08/2026 I noticed a cloud of free swimming fry. Parents have spawned weekly since.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Started feeding with baby brine and have since moved to baby brine and Spirulina flake. Fry are growing fast and are constantly hungry. Currently housed in a 20H that is part of a 160 gallon fry grow out rack. 2 x weekly water changed consisting of about 6 gallons each time.
Water - 82F
PH - 8.8
GH - 12.3