African Cichlid | Fuscotaeniatus

Scientific Name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus Common Name: Fusco Adult Size: 12 inches Life Expectancy: 10 years Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0 Hardness Range: 6 - 10 Temperament: Aggressive Diet & Nutrition: Will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the diet. This can be supplemented with live and frozen varieties. Breeding & Spawning: Maternal mouthbrooder. Should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females along with some flat stones and areas of open substrate in the tank to act as potential spawning sites.