Chromidiotilapia Guentheri: Need Info Please!

[Dirt Devil]

Hi Guys,

I've been trying to find info on this fish on the net, and thus far have
been largely unsuccessful. I can't seem to find anyone who has more then
just basic location and nomanclature type info. Does anyone out there have
any experience w/ this fish and or any info on it? So far I've been told its
a paternal mouth brooder from West Africa, possibly Nigeria or Sierra Leone.

Thanx

[Bob]

that sounds right so far, according to Baensch, the male is slightly larger
up to 8" ...since it is riverine it wants softer water ph 7 dh 10.

"the fish have a pronounced pecking order in a tank"

they are burrowers, monogamous, they form permanent pairs.

this fish will eat just about anything ("suprisingly greedy") and is an
omnivore.

finally, most importantly I guess.
"They need a tank with a fine sandy bottom and hiding places amoung roots
and rocks. Plants should be placed in pots and protected. The fish should
be kept in a speciment tank."


Bob

"Dirt Devil" > wrote in message
e.rogers.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> I've been trying to find info on this fish on the net, and thus far have
> been largely unsuccessful. I can't seem to find anyone who has more then
> just basic location and nomanclature type info. Does anyone out there have
> any experience w/ this fish and or any info on it? So far I've been told
its
> a paternal mouth brooder from West Africa, possibly Nigeria or Sierra
Leone.
>
> Thanx
>
>
>
>