Scientific name: Nanochromis Transvestitus
Origin :Nanochromis Transvestitus is only found in Lake Mai-Ndombe which a black water lake in West Africa, meaning its water is stained with tannins released from decaying organic matter. The fish are usually found in rocky areas of the lake, which has a sandy floor.
The tank should contain plenty of hiding places for this shy species. Clay pot caves, rocks, roots and pieces of driftwood can all be used to provide these. Plants are not essential but it will appreciate the additional cover. A sandy substrate is recommended as it likes to dig. Filtering through peat is also useful in recreating the tannin-stained waters of its natural habitat.
Difficulty in keeping: Advanced
Maximum size: 7-8cm Males 5-6 cm Females
Selling size: 3-4 cm and above
Temperature: 22 – 29 °C (25°C preferred)
pH: 4.0-5.0 (In the wild) Our fish are bred and grown at a ph between 5.0 and 7.0
Diet: Primarily carnivorous and apparently feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Brine shrimp, Daphnia and Blackworms should be offered regularly although most specimens will also learn to accept dried alternatives with pelleted products generally preferred to flake.
Disclaimer: Photos are taken of our own fish and usually the breeding parents, photos are for reference only and actual fish you will receive might slightly vary.