Haplochromis nigroides
Aquarist: Senex68
Species: Haplochromis nigroides
Description
Small haplochromine endemic to Lake Kivu. Like all haplochromines, it is a mouthbrooder, with the female doing all the work.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: None
CARES Status: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Goma, DRC
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2023
F2 from F1 fry shipped to Europe in 2017. Bred and kept by Michel Hayoz in Switzerland.
Species Spawned: Yes
Female held for 20 days at 80 degrees F. Released naturally and gave me a 10 fry group.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Standard husbandry for Victoria Basin fry.