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Lake Victoria and Basin Cichlids

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Paralabidochromis cf. chromogynos, Zue Island - male
Paralabidochromis cf. chromogynos, Zue Island - fry Paralabidochromis cf. chromogynos, Zue Island - female with fry Paralabidochromis cf. chromogynos, Zue Island - fighting
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Paralabidochromis cf. chromogynos, Zue Island
(Haplochromis chromogynos)

A medium aggressive species from Lake Victoria that exists in the zone between the rocky and sandy bottoms.

Origin: Lake Victoria
Habitat: Rocky and sandy bottoms
Diet: Carnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-4.5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: N/A
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Lipochromis sp. Matumbi Hunter - male
Lipochromis sp. Matumbi Hunter - fry Lipochromis sp. Matumbi Hunter - female with fry Lipochromis sp. Matumbi Hunter - female
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Lipochromis sp. "Matumbi Hunter"
(Haplochromis sp. "matumbi hunter")

The "Matumbi Hunter" is a very interesting species from Lake Victoria. They should be kept in groups of at least 6 specimens. They can often be seen swimming together in "packs" stalking other fish, trying to find out if females of other species are holding. If that is the case, they will continue the stalking until the female opens her mouth and spit the larvae, which then the "Matumbi Hunters" will prey on. Lipochromis sp. "Matumbi Hunter" have a high metabolism and should be fed lots of food or they will quickly become very thin. They will not eat fry of their own kind.

Origin: Lake Victoria
Habitat: At 3-6' depth over large rocks
Diet: Carnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
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Paralabidochromis sp. Redfin Piebald - male
Paralabidochromis sp. Redfin Piebald - juvenile, WB Paralabidochromis sp. Redfin Piebald - juvenile, OB Paralabidochromis sp. Redfin Piebald - holding female
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Paralabidochromis sp. "Redfin Piebald"
(Haplochromis sp. "redfin piebald")

A fairly peaceful species that can be kept with other peaceful african cichlids. The come in two different color morphs; OB (orange blotch) and WB (white blotch).

Origin: Victoria Nile, Lake Kyoga & Nawampasa
Habitat: Shallow waters close to the shore
Diet: Carnivore
Maximum Size: 4"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 30
Size: 1"-1.5"
Price: $8.00
 

Xystichromis sp. Dayglow - adult male
Xystichromis sp. Dayglow - male Xystichromis sp. Dayglow - fry Xystichromis sp. Dayglow - holding female
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Xystichromis sp. "Dayglow"
(Haplochromis sp. "dayglow")

Origin: Lake Kanyaboli
Habitat: Close to the shore over sandy/muddy bottoms
Diet: Omnivore
Maximum Size: 5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 30
Size: 1.5"-1.75"
Price: $10.00
 

Xystichromis sp. Flameback - adult male
Xystichromis sp. Flameback - females
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Xystichromis sp. "Flameback"
(Astatotilapia sp. "flameback", Haplochromis sp. "flameback")

Origin: Lake Victoria
Habitat: Rocky and sandy bottoms
Diet: Omnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 10
Size: 2.5"-4"
Price: $10.00
 

Pyxichromis orthostoma - male
Pyxichromis orthostoma - female Pyxichromis orthostoma - yawning Pyxichromis orthostoma - spawning
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Pyxichromis orthostoma
(Haplochromis orthostoma)

Origin: Lake Kyoga, Lake Nawampasa
Habitat: Planted and sandy bottoms
Diet: Piscavore
Maximum Size: 6"-8"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 10
Size: 3"-5"
Price: $10.00
 

Haplochromis sp. Ruby - young male
Haplochromis sp. Ruby - yawning young male Haplochromis sp. Ruby - young male Haplochromis sp. Ruby - holding female
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Haplochromis sp. "Ruby"
(Haplochromis sp. "ruby green")

Origin: Lake Kyoga, Lake Nawampasa
Habitat: Planted bottoms
Diet: Herbivore
Maximum Size: 4"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: N/A
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Xystichromis sp. Kyoga Flameback - young male
Xystichromis sp. Kyoga Flameback - young male Xystichromis sp. Kyoga Flameback - young male and female Xystichromis sp. Kyoga Flameback - holding female
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Xystichromis sp. "Kyoga Flameback"
(Haplochromis sp. "all red")

The Xystichromis sp. "Kyoga flameback" is one of the largest haplochromines from the Lake Victoria region reaching a maximum size of close to 6 inches. It has also been said that it's the species with most red color on its body. Despite the size it's a peaceful species that should be kept with other not so agressive african cichlids. The male pictured is only 3 inches long.

Origin: Lake Kyoga, Lake Nawampasa
Habitat: Planted sandy/muddy bottoms
Diet: Herbivore
Maximum Size: 5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
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Astatotilapia nubila - young male
Astatotilapia nubila - young male Astatotilapia nubila - female with fry Astatotilapia nubila - female with fry
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Astatotilapia nubila
(Astatotilapia nubilus, Haplochromis nubilus)

Origin: Lake Victoria basin lakes and rivers
Habitat: Variable habitat, shallow waters
Diet: Carnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 3
Size: 2.5"-3" (1 male + 2 females)
Price: $10.00
 

Paralabidochromis sp. Rock kribensis, Mwanza Gulf - male and female
Paralabidochromis sp. Rock kribensis, Mwanza Gulf - male Paralabidochromis sp. Rock kribensis, Mwanza Gulf - male Paralabidochromis sp. Rock kribensis, Mwanza Gulf - fry
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Paralabidochromis sp. "rock kribensis", Mwanza Gulf
(Haplochromis sp. "rock kribensis")

This beautiful species is distributed throughout Lake Victoria with many geographical variants. The ones for sale are from Mwanza Gulf and the parents are F1's (first generation from wild stock). The Paralabidochromis sp. "Rock kribensis" can be quite agressive towards other tank mates of its own species, males in particular.

Origin: Lake Victoria
Habitat: Rocky habitats
Diet: Omnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: F2
Available: 30
Size: 2"-4"
Price: $10.00
 

Neochromis omnicaeruleus - male
Neochromis omnicaeruleus - female Neochromis omnicaeruleus - fry Neochromis omnicaeruleus - fry
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Neochromis omnicaeruleus
(Haplochromis sp. "blue scraper", Haplochromis sp. "tricolor fulu")

Origin: Lake Victoria
Habitat: Rocky habitats
Diet: Herbivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 10
Size: 2.5"-3"
Price: $12.00
 

Astatotilapia latifasciata - male
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Astatotilapia latifasciata
(Haplochromis latifasciatus, Haplochromis sp. "zebra obliquidens")

Origin: Lake Kyoga, Lake Nawampasa
Habitat: Rocky habitats, planted shores
Diet: Carnivore
Maximum Size: 4"-5"
Water: Temp: 22-28°C, PH: 7-9, GH: 2-10
Quality: Domestic
Available: 25
Size: 1.5"-2"
Price: $8.00