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Astatotilapia burtoni

Aquarist: Senex68

Species: Astatotilapia burtoni

 

Photo by:   Kim Pedersen

Description

An African cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika and the southern affluent rivers.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Katonga

Genetic Line:   F2 Second Generation

Year Acquired:   2022

Males show two color forms, blue and yellow.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Easy. Normal haplochromine cycle

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy. Decapsulated brine shrimp eggs and then baby brine and then crushed flake food and then nano pellets.