Nichols' Mouthbrooder Care Guide
Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi
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Bioload Score
4000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; requires a balanced diet including live and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in species-specific tanks or with larger, similarly aggressive species.
Good to Know
Nichols' Mouthbrooders are unique for their breeding behavior and vibrant colors, particularly in males during spawning.
Gender Differences
Males exhibit brighter colors and are more aggressive.
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