Burton's Mouthbrooder (Astatotilapia burtoni)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAstatotilapia burtoni

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBurtoni, Haplochromis Burtoni

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 74-82°F, pH 7.5-8.6, GH 8-18 dGH

Appearance

Yellow-green males with red-orange egg-spots on the anal fin and dark facial bars; highly adaptable and hardy.

Difficulty and care for the Burton's Mouthbrooder

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika Basin, Africa

Keeper notes

Widespread basin hap and a lab model species; very aggressive and prolific, so harem stocking is needed.

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