Oreochromis(Alcolapia) ndalalani

Aquarist: eddiekay

Species Profile: Oreochromis (Alcolapia) ndalalani

Species Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski

Description:   Small sized species, very colorful and active, adapted to survive the extreme water conditions of Lake Natron, very high pH and hardness levels and temps that can reach 90-100°F

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Natron, Tanzania

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2021

Very active swimmer, requires higher than normal water temps, I've found that 82-84°F is fine for keeping and breeding them long term.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Typical Haplochromine fashion

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Had trouble with fry development until I started adding Cichlid salts to raise the GH and KH

Young fish available?   Yes