Chromidiotilapia Guentheri: Need Info Please!

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

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

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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