Eastern Happy Cichlid (Astatotilapia calliptera)

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Eastern Happy Cichlid

Astatotilapia calliptera male.jpg
Eastern Happy Cichlid (Male)

Astatotilapia calliptera

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

170 Litres (45 US G.)

Size

10-15 cm (3.9-5.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.8 - 8.2

Temp.

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Eastern Happy Cichlid, Eastern Bream

Additional scientific names

Chromis callipterus, Ctenochromis callipterus, Haplochromis callipterus, Haplochromis centropristoides, Neochromis simotes nyassae, Tilapia calliptera


Origin[edit]

This fish is not only found in Lake Malawi, but also in Lakes Chiuta and Chilwa and the Lower Zambezi, Buzi, Pungwe and Save River systems.

Pictures[edit]

  • Females

External links[edit]

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