Aquarist Species:  Ptyochromis fischeri 'Jinja'

Aquarist: Monty

Species Profile: Ptyochromis fischeri

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description:   A cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Had numerous females holding but eggs never developed. Tried letting the females hold and also tumbling the eggs, always went bad. Gave my group to another GCCA member hoping that he will have different results.