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Livingstoni's Nimbochromis
Livingstoni's Nimbochromis Juvenile
Species	Nimbochromis livingstonii
Family	Cichlidae
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L)
Size	17.78 cm 5-7 " (12.7-17.8cm)
sg	Freshwater
pH	7.5 - 8.5
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	10-18 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	6-10 years
Habitat	Lake Malawi

Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Livingstoni's Nimbochromis, Livingstoni, Livingston's Hap, Sleeper Fish

[edit] Synonyms

Cyrtocara livingstonii, Haplochromis livingstonii, Hemichromis livingstonii

[edit] Sexing

Males are more brightly coloured with egg-spots on the anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Bottom feeder.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

twice a day

[edit] Environment Specifics

rocks,caves, and lots of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful/semi-aggressive

[edit] Identification

This fish has a pale body with large dark interlinked patches.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Mongabay