Aquarist Species: Haplochromis sp. 'black torpedo'
Aquarist: Monty
Species Profile: Haplochromis sp. 'black torpedo'
Species Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski
Description: Small sized species from Lake Nawampasa. Collected by Kim Peterson in 2014
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Nawampasa
CARES Status: Critically Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Acquired 08/24/2025 from a fellow GCCA member. No losses and great eaters.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
1 3/4 inch female holding eggs on 10/18/2025.
Female no longer holding. 10/25/2025
2 inch female holding eggs on 11/05/2025