Yellow Petrochromis (Petrochromis famula)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePetrochromis famula

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asPetrochromis Famula, Famula

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size7 in

Minimum tank size125 gallons

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

Appearance

Stocky golden-yellow to olive body with a heavy grazing mouth; some populations show yellow flanks and dark masking.

Difficulty and care for the Yellow Petrochromis

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Boisterous aufwuchs grazer, very aggressive in confined spaces; bloat risk on wrong diet.

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