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Haplochromis obliquidens

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Obliquidens Hap
Obliquidens Hap
Species species name
Family Cichlidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 3.543 in

8-9 cm (3.1-3.5")

sg Freshwater
pH 8.5 - 9.0
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Lake Victoria


Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Lake Victoria African Cichlid, Obliquidens Hap

[edit] Sexing

A mature male's colouring is mainly yellow with a red blotch near the gill cover. Males also have bright "egg" spots on the anal fin. Females on the other hand, are dull in colour usually grey. Both sexes have defined vertical barring.

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Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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