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[edit]
- This Cichlid is endemic to Lake Victoria.
Sexing[edit]
- Females are less colourful than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish will eat smaller fish so is best kept with similar sized or large species of fish.
Diet[edit]
- Feeds on other fish in the wild, feed a meaty diet with Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day:
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour[edit]
- Piscivourously aggressive, keep with fish too large to be eaten.
Identification[edit]
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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