Makobe Island Hap Care Guide
Haplochromis sp. "Nyererei"
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Bioload Score
8400
- Max Size
- 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Due to their aggressive nature, it's advisable to keep Pundamilia nyererei with other robust and similarly aggressive cichlids from Lake Victoria. Avoid keeping them with smaller or more peaceful species.
Good to Know
Due to their aggressive nature, it's advisable to keep Pundamilia nyererei with other robust and similarly aggressive cichlids from Lake Victoria. Avoid keeping them with smaller or more peaceful species.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and display more intense blue coloration, especially during breeding. Females are generally smaller and have duller colors.
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