Livingstoni's Nimbochromis (Nimbochromis livingstonii)

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis Juvenile

Nimbochromis livingstonii

114 Litres (30 US G.)

12.7-17.8cm (5-7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

10-18 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

6-10 years

Family

Cichlidae





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.

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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

Pictures

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