Aquarist Species:  Haplochromis sp. “thick skin”

Aquarist: Jason Almeida

Species Profile: Haplochromis sp. 'thick skin'

Description:   Cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. Insectivore that thrives on an omnivorous diet.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Ssese Island

Genetic Line:   F1 First Generation

Line Traits:   Red/orange shoulder atop usual thick skin coloration.

Year Acquired:   2024

I believe these were caught by Kim Pedersen and were ordered through NECA FROM Europe in June of 2024. Parents were wild caught.