Astatotilapia burtoni

Aquarist: Senex68

Species Profile: Astatotilapia burtoni

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description:   An African cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika and the southern affluent rivers.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Katonga

Genetic Line:   F2 Second Generation

Year Acquired:   2022

Males show two color forms, blue and yellow.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Easy. Normal haplochromine cycle

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy. Decapsulated brine shrimp eggs and then baby brine and then crushed flake food and then nano pellets.