Scientific name: Nimbochromis venustus

Common name: Giraffe cichlid

Family: Cichlidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 20 - 25 cm (7.87 - 9.84 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 24°N (214.29 - 428.57ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Africa

Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Feeding

Smaller fish, granules, bloodworms, larvae, tablets.

Sexing

Males are larger than females.

Breeding

Mouthbrooders. Keep about 2 females along 1 male.

Lifespan

10 years.