Blue Streak Hap (Labidochromis caeruleus)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

23–26 °C

pH

6–8

GH-Härte

5–19 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

6.1–8.9 cm

Mindestaquarium

95 L

Schwimmebene

Bottom-dwelling

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance

Herkunft

Lake Malawi, Africa

Artübersicht

Labidochromis caeruleus, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to Lake Malawi, Africa. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 6.1–8.9 cm. Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 23–26 °C at pH 6–8. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Strömung

Still to gentle current

Gelöster Sauerstoff

Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat

Sand with rock piles

Harte Dekoration

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Pflanzen

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten

Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines

Fütterung

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter

Empfohlene Mitbewohner

• Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below

Nicht vergesellschaften mit

• Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Fortpflanzungsart

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks