Enantiopus sp. 'kilesa'

Aquarist: AllredFish

Species Profile: Enantiopus sp. 'kilesa'

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

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

CARES Status:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Line Traits:   Males build sand "turret" nests for spawning

Year Acquired:   2019

Species Spawned:   Yes

Competing males will spar regularly in the tank where it looks like they could hurt each other, but with enough room, harm to individual males rarely happens. The males build spawning nests in the sand with small "turret" mounds spaced all along the edges of the spawning area.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes