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Hyena Cichlid
Hyena Cichlid
Species	Nimbochromis polystigma
Family	Cichlidae
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L)
Size	9.055 in 20-23 cm (7.9-9.1")
sg	Freshwater
pH	7.5 - 8.5
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
Water Hardness	10-18 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years
Habitat	Lake Malawi

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

[edit] Alternative names

Hyena Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

The Male is more brightly colored and has an egg spot on his anal fin

[edit] Tank compatibility

middle to bottom of the tank

[edit] Diet

These fish are predators and will lie in wait for smaller fish to get swallowed up

[edit] Feeding regime

once to twice daily

[edit] Environment Specifics

[edit] Behaviour

Generally peaceful towards tank mates but will bug others of its kind, one male should be kept with atleast 2 females

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase