Yellow Buccochromis (Buccochromis rhoadesii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameBuccochromis rhoadesii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBuccochromis, Rhoadesii, Yellow Lepturus

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size12 in

Minimum tank size180 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Elongate body; males yellow with blue head and metallic flank markings. A big, active hunter.

Difficulty and care for the Yellow Buccochromis

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Large roving predator; eats smaller fish and needs a very large tank with swimming room. Keep one male with females among large tankmates.

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