Yellow Lepturus Cichlid (Buccochromis rhoadesii)

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Yellow Lepturus Cichlid

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Yellow Lepturus Cichlid

Buccochromis rhoadesii

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

25-34 cm (9.8-13.4")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.3

Temp.

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

10-25 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Yellow Lepturus Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cyrtocara rhoadesii, Buccochromis rhoadesi, Haplochromis rhoadesii, Paratilapia rhoadesii


Origin

Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.


Sexing

Males change from yellow head to mostly blue. Male's larger.

Pictures

External links

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