Livingstoni's Nimbochromis (Nimbochromis livingstonii)

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis Juvenile

Nimbochromis livingstonii

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

12.7-17.8cm (5-7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

Temp.

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

10-18 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Common

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

6-10 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Livingstoni's Nimbochromis, Livingstoni, Livingston's Hap, Sleeper Fish

Additional scientific names

Cyrtocara livingstonii, Haplochromis livingstonii, Hemichromis livingstonii


Origin

Endemic to Lake Malawi.


Sexing

Males are more brightly coloured with egg-spots on the anal fin.


Identification

This fish has a pale body with large dark interlinked patches.

Pictures

External links

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