Livingstoni's Nimbochromis (Nimbochromis livingstonii)

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis

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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis Juvenile

Nimbochromis livingstonii

114 Litres (30 US G.)

12.7-17.8cm (5-7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

10-18 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

6-10 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Livingstoni's Nimbochromis, Livingstoni, Livingston's Hap, Sleeper Fish

Additional scientific names

Cyrtocara livingstonii, Haplochromis livingstonii, Hemichromis livingstonii


Origin[edit]

Endemic to Lake Malawi.


Sexing[edit]

Males are more brightly coloured with egg-spots on the anal fin.


Identification[edit]

This fish has a pale body with large dark interlinked patches.

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