Aquarist Species

General species photo

Description: Small haplochromine endemic to Lake Kivu. Like all haplochromines, it is a mouthbrooder, with the female doing all the work.

Category: Cichlids

Global Region: Africa

Distribution: None

CARES Status: Endangered

Collection Point: Goma, DRC

Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired: 2023

F2 from F1 fry shipped to Europe in 2017. Bred and kept by Michel Hayoz in Switzerland.

Species Spawned: Yes

Female held for 20 days at 80 degrees F. Released naturally and gave me a 10 fry group.

Have Reared Fry? Yes

Standard husbandry for Victoria Basin fry.