Perrieri Cichlid (Haplochromis perrieri)
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Perrieri Cichlid
Perrieri Cichlid
Haplochromis perrieri
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
Freshwater
7.4 - 7.5
25-25.6°C (77 -78 °F)
1-5 °d
1:3 M:F
10-40 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Perrieri Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Prognathochromis perrieri, Tilapia perrieri
Origin
- This Cichlid is endemic to Lake Victoria.
Sexing
- Females are less colourful than males.
Tank compatibility
- This fish will eat smaller fish so is best kept with similar sized or large species of fish.
Diet
- Feeds on other fish in the wild, feed a meaty diet with Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day:
Environment Specifics
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour
- Piscivourously aggressive, keep with fish too large to be eaten.
Identification
- Males are blue with black markings on the face. Females are greenish-pale, with the same facial markings, and a line down the length of the body.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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