Astatoreochromis alluaudi
Aquarist: Senex68
Species: Astatoreochromis alluaudi
Description
An African cichlid found in a variety of lakes and rivers in East Africa. A snail eater which has been introduced to several lakes in an effort to eliminate snails that are hosts to bilharzia.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: East Africa Rift Lakes
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Kenya, Lake Victoria
Genetic Line: F2 Second Generation
Line Traits: Molluscivore
Year Acquired: 2017
Wild grandfather. Spawns infrequently but generally 2-3 times a year.
Species Spawned: Yes
Females hold for 20 days at 78 degrees F.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Easy to raise using fry food and baby brine until they are 1/2. They small pellets, flake food, Repashy and ramshorn snails.