Boulengerochromis microlepis
Boulengerochromis microlepis
Giant Tanganyika Cichlid
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
75-79 7.5-9.0 10 31½" Carnivore All
Origin Lake Tanganyika.
Social Behaviour Territorial predator.
Remarks In the wild, juveniles hunt in shoals of up to 500 fish.
Requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of rock formations.
Well oxygenated water is important to their health.
Photo Credit Photo Credit : Johnny Jensen's Photo Library
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