(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Nimbochromis Venustus
Common Name: Venustus, Giraffe Cichlid
Adult Size: 10 inches
Life Expectancy: 10 years
Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 78°F
- pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0
- Water Hardness: 12 - 30
Temperament: Usually not aggressive towards species other than its own. Males are very territorial and will generally kill any other male venustus.
Diet & Nutrition: Insects, flake food, pellets, fresh vegetables such as peas, romaine lettuce and spinach.
Breeding & Spawning: Venustus are maternal mouth-brooders. Males become very competitve at sexual maturity and will kill other males of their species. A ratio of 1 male to 4 females is ideal.
Gender: The males are larger and have a blue head.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart