Nyererei (Pundamilia nyererei)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePundamilia nyererei

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFlameback Cichlid, Pundamilia, Victoria Flameback

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 74-82°F, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 8-18 dGH

Appearance

Males brilliant red dorsal/flanks with black bars over a yellow ground and blue face; females drab. Striking dichromatism.

Difficulty and care for the Nyererei

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Victoria, Africa

Keeper notes

Aggressive Victorian haplochromine; males relentless toward each other. Keep one male with multiple females; overstock to manage aggression.

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