Bone Back (Pelvicachromis pulcher)

Familie: Cichlidae

Bone Back ist ein Buntbarsch aus Nigeria, Afrika. Länge 8.2–12.1 cm, Temperatur 24–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–25 °C
pH
5–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
8.2–12.1 cm
Mindestaquarium
176 L
Schwimmebene
Middle to bottom; territory-centred
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Herkunft
Nigeria, Afrika

Artübersicht

Pelvicachromis pulcher, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from Nigeria, Africa, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure and accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety, it grows to 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–25 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.

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
Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded
Fütterung
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Bone Back pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Bone Back?

Halte das Wasser bei 24–25 °C. 24–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Bone Back und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 8.2–12.1 cm. Minimum: 176 L.

Was frisst Bone Back?

Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Es wühlt in sand with rock piles — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Bone Back vergesellschaften?

Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.

Woher stammt Bone Back?

Aus Nigeria, Afrika: lakes and slow rivers with structure, mit still to gentle current.

Springt Bone Back?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Bone Back?

In der Zucht: cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.