Haplochromis burtoni

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Burton's Mouthbreeder
Burton's Mouthbreeder
Species	Haplochromis burtoni
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	5.906 in 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9")
pH	8.5 - 9.0
Temp.	293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R20 -25 °C (68-77°F)
Water Hardness	12-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Burton's Mouthbreeder

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

An aggressive African Cichlid that should be kept with other Tanganyikan Cichlids of similar temperament only, or a species tank. One male to a tank.

[edit] Diet

Mostly meaty diet

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A typical aggressive African Cichlid. Males will be territorial and fight with each other. May be aggressive towards other tankmates.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] Videos

Spawning pair.

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua Fish