Enantiopus (Enantiopus melanogenys)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameEnantiopus melanogenys

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asMelanogenys, Kilesa, Sand Sifter

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Elongated sand-colored body with brilliant iridescent blue and yellow flashes on males over open sand flats.

Difficulty and care for the Enantiopus

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Sand-dwelling species; males build crater bowers and spar at spawning time but are otherwise peaceful.

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