Difference between revisions of "Haplochromis perrieri"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :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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*[http://www.african-cichlid.com/Perrieri.htm african-cichlids.com] | *[http://www.african-cichlid.com/Perrieri.htm african-cichlids.com] | ||
| + | *[https://eol.org/pages/988184 EOL] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:49, 31 January 2019
Perrieri Cichlid
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[edit]
- This Cichlid is endemic to Lake Victoria.
Sexing[edit]
- Females are less colourful than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish will eat smaller fish so is best kept with similar sized or large species of fish.
Diet[edit]
- Feeds on other fish in the wild, feed a meaty diet with Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day:
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour[edit]
- Piscivourously aggressive, keep with fish too large to be eaten.
Identification[edit]
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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