Hap Polystigma Care Guide
Nimbochromis polystigma
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Bioload Score
8000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; requires a diet rich in proteins from live and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a large tank with other Malawi cichlids, provided ample space for territories.
Good to Know
Hap Polystigma are known for their striking patterns and ambush predation strategy, mimicking a leaf on the substrate.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful.
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