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Boulengerochromis microlepis
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| Giant Tanganyika Cichlid | |
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| Giant Tanganyika Cichlid | |
| Species | Boulengerochromis microlepis |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL 250 US Gallons (946.4L) |
| Size | 35.433 in
60-90 cm (23.6-35.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 8.0 - 9.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Giant Tanganyika Cichlid, Giant Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Mature females are significantly smaller than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Due to this fish's size it's best either kept in pairs or singly in species tanks. It can occasionally be combined with other large-growing Tanganyikan Cichlids. Large peaceful yet robust bottom-dwellers may also work.
[edit] Diet
- Small fish such as herring, feeder fish, etc.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Alkaline, hard water. pH 8.0 or above.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful fish, but will eat small enough fish.
[edit] Identification
- Said to be one of the largest African Cichlids in existence. The body is long with a yellow-green base colour, with faint vertical dark green lines running down from the dorsal fin, these get darker as the fish ages. The head is speckled with blue spots.
