Haplochromis limax

Aquarist: Finebar4

Species Profile: Haplochromis limax

Species Photo by: Kevin Tittle

Description:   Family: Cichladae Subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae Tribe: Haplachromi Genus: Haplachromis

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lakes Edward and George

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Lake Edward

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Great little species, very easy to keep and breed.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have spawned in a 75 with black sand and randomly placed rocks with nooks and crannies. Also have spawned in bare bottom tank with no decoration. First spawns with male at 2.5” and females about 2”. Full grown males approach 4+”.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Ron’s Fry Food Live and frozen brine Grow quickly

Young fish available?   Yes