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Fossorochromis rostratus
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| Rostratus | |
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| Rostratus | |
| Species | Fossorochromis rostratus |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 473.176 liters 473,176.473 mL 125 US Gallons (473.2L) |
| Size | 9.843 in
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.2 - 8.8 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Rostratus
[edit] Sexing
- Males and females have entirely different colouration, the male is larger with iridescent silver-blue colouration, whereas the female is pale cream-yellow with black markings in a checkerboard pattern down the flanks.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful African Cichlid, but can get fiesty during spawning. Keep with other similar-sized semi-aggressive African Cichlids. Appreciates company of its own kind and several males can be kept together if the tank is large enough.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food such as shrimp, bloodworms, artemia and blanched vegetables.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Need a soft sandy substrate and no sharp objects. Appreciate good filtration and a large amount of open swimming space with large hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- This is quiet a shy Cichlid and can be easily startled, will dive into the substrate if spooked.
[edit] Identification
- Both males and females are elongate with large mouths. The males are iridescent blue with black and green markings. The females are smaller and pale yellow-brown with checkerboard black markings down the lateral line.
[edit] Pictures
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