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BENTHOCHROMIS TRICOTI

by Jannie Hoang

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Intermediate
Max Growth Size: 25 cm
Temperament: Schooling fish, mostly peaceful.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 7.8 - 9.0
General Hardness: Hard

 

Range

Africa: Lake Tanganyika

 

Reproduction

Mouthbrooder, extremely challenging to breed (rarely done so successfully in aquaria).

 

Feeding

Carnivorous. Eats all normal foods.

 

Additional Comments

Deepwater fish, prefers large open swimming space. Most stock sold is wild caught.

 

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by Jannie Hoang