Blue Fin Pelvicachromis (Enigmatochromis lucanusi)

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Blue Fin Pelvicachromis

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Blue Fin Pelvicachromis

Enigmatochromis lucanusi

95 Litres (25 US G.)

7-9 cm (2.8-3.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 7.0

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

1-5 °d

1:2 M:F

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Blue Fin Pelvicachromis

Additional scientific names

Pelvicachromis sp. “blue fin”


Sexing[edit]

The male's caudal fin is spotted, while the female has a dark purple vent and iridescent blue dorsal fin.


Identification[edit]

This fish can be mistaken for Pelvicachromis roloffi, however P. rolloffi lacks the blue dorsal fin in the female.

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