Haplochromis nigroides

Aquarist: Senex68

Species Profile: Haplochromis nigroides

General species photo

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:   Lake Kivu endemic

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

The original stock of 20 F1 fry was sent by Oliver Lucanus to Michel Hayoz in Switzerland in 2017 from the 2nd Lake Kivu collection. Mike H. grew them and spawned them several times, ultimately shipping them to NECA in 2024, when I obtained 14 fry. I've grown them to adults, and they have spawned several times, with over 40 juveniles, fry and small adults currently in captivity here in the U.S. Michael Y. Liu has a group of 12 juveniles in addition to mine.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Standard Haplochromine spawning behavior. Female held for 16 days at 80 degrees F. Fry ate decapsulated brine shrimp eggs for a few days and then moved on to frozen baby brine and Dr. Bassleer Fry food.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy to raise. No aggression and all the fry grew up normally.

Young fish available?   Yes