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− | + | :This Cichlid is endemic to Lake Victoria. | |
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− | + | == Sexing == | |
− | + | :Females are less colourful than males. | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :This fish will eat smaller fish so is best kept with similar sized or large species of fish. | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :Feeds on other fish in the wild, feed a meaty diet with Cichlid pellets. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Feed once or twice a day: | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :Piscivourously aggressive, keep with fish too large to be eaten. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Victoria), Haplochromids | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Victoria), Haplochromids |
Revision as of 03:33, 13 December 2017
Perrieri Cichlid
Haplochromis perrieri
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
Freshwater
7.4 - 7.5
25-25.6°C (77 -78 °F)
1-5 °d
1:3 M:F
10-40 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Perrieri Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Prognathochromis perrieri, Tilapia perrieri
Origin
- This Cichlid is endemic to Lake Victoria.
Sexing
- Females are less colourful than males.
Tank compatibility
- This fish will eat smaller fish so is best kept with similar sized or large species of fish.
Diet
- Feeds on other fish in the wild, feed a meaty diet with Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day:
Environment specifics
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour
- Piscivourously aggressive, keep with fish too large to be eaten.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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