Sulfer-Headed Hap Care Guide
Otopharynx lithobates
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small invertebrates, crustaceans, insect larvae and some plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include similarly sized, peaceful-to-moderately assertive Malawi haps and peacock cichlids, while highly aggressive mbuna and smaller community fish are unsuitable.
Good to Know
Otopharynx lithobates is commonly called the Sulfur-Headed Hap because mature males develop a striking yellow head contrasting with a blue-toned body.
Gender Differences
Males are more vividly coloured, typically showing a yellow or sulfur-coloured head with blue body markings, while females are generally smaller and silvery-grey with subdued patterning.
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