Aquarist Species: Enantiopus sp. 'kilesa' F1
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
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: F1 First Generation
Year Acquired: 2025
Acquired a group of 6 young adults from Anthony Stissi of SI Cichlids. Have been wanting to try them for years and held back because of space requirements ... they need a lot of room to thrive. I'm trying them in a 50g lowboy tank with a 4'x2' footprint. Borderline big enough? I hope so. Have had them a couple of weeks and they seem happy and their behavior is spectacular. Kinda wish I had gotten 8 or 10 but was afraid of overcrowding. Will update as their story progresses.