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Gibberosa Cichlid

Gibberosa Cichlid

Cyphotilapia gibberosa

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

20-21 cm (7.9-8.3")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.2

Temp.

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

9-19 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Lake Tanganyika

Family

Cichlidae

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Origin

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Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

Closely resembles its cousin the Frontosa, but slightly smaller and the colour pattern is reversed, this fish has a dark blue base colour with approximately 4 vertical white bands running down the body.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )