Aquarist Species

General species photo

Description: An African cichlid CARES species native to Cameroon. Listed as endangered in the wild.

Category: Cichlids

Global Region: Africa

Distribution: Guinea River basin, Cameroon

CARES Status: Endangered

Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired: 2022

Obtained at CatCon Spree on Three

Species Spawned: Yes

Would not spawn until I put them outside in 110 gallon tub with sandy substrate and rocky cover. Then within 4-5 weeks had two separate spawns.

Have Reared Fry? Yes

Hundreds of fry. Started on banana worms and quickly moved to BBS.

Young fish available? Yes