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Haplochromis sp. 'Pointy Snout'

Aquarist: eddiekay

Species: Haplochromis sp. 'Pointy Snout'

 

Photo by:   Eddie Kadlubowski

Description

Medium sized Lake Victorian, collected by Kim Peterson and Joel Fogby in 2019.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered

 

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   F2 Second Generation

Year Acquired:   2022

Average to above average conspecific aggression levels. Good to have dithers in the tank for aggression dispersal and also for bringing them out more, somewhat skittish when kept on their own.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Typical Haplochromine fashion

Have Reared Fry?   Yes