Alcolapia ndalalani
Aquarist: eddiekay
Species: Alcolapia ndalalani
Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski
Description
Small sized species, very colorful and active, adapted to survive the extreme water conditions of Lake Natron, very high pH and hardness levels and temps that can reach 90-100°F
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Natron, Tanzania
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2021
Very active swimmer, requires higher than normal water temps, I've found that 82-84°F is fine for keeping and breeding them long term.
Species Spawned: Yes
Typical Haplochromine fashion
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Had trouble with fry development until I started adding Cichlid salts to raise the GH and KH
Young fish available? Yes