Blue Streak Hap (Labidochromis caeruleus)

飼育条件

水温

23–26 °C

pH

6–8

GH硬度

5–19 dGH

成魚の体長

6.1–8.9 cm

最小水槽

95 L

泳ぐ水層

Bottom-dwelling

飼育難度

中級

性格

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance

原産地

Lake Malawi, Africa

種の概要

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.

原生環境

生息地

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

水流

Still to gentle current

溶存酸素

Moderate

レイアウトと設備

底床

Sand with rock piles

流木・石組

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

水草

Hardy species that tolerate digging

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性

Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines

餌

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter

おすすめの混泳相手

• Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below

混泳しないほうがいい相手

• Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い

Often striking; males larger and brighter

繁殖方法

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks