Kingsley's Mouthbrooder (Chromidotilapia kingsleyae)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameChromidotilapia kingsleyae

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asKingsleyae, Gabon Mouthbrooder

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size6 in

Minimum tank size50 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-81°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-12 dGH

Appearance

Stout silvery-olive cichlid with a metallic golden dorsal stripe and pale belly; breeding fish develop a bright back band and reddish throat.

Difficulty and care for the Kingsley's Mouthbrooder

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Gabon, Equatorial Guinea

Keeper notes

Biparental mouthbrooder; moderately territorial when breeding but generally even-tempered. Provide caves and a quiet community.

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