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Name
Scientific name
Buccochromis nototaenia
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Stripeback Hap
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The stripeback hap, Buccochromis nototaenia, is a predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It hunts juveniles of other species over sandy …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
225mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.5–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Habitat
It inhabits waters just off the shorelines of the lake. These are typified by sandy substrates and are teeming with juveniles of other species. The Buccochromi…
Aquarium size
It's a very active species, so a tank measuring 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres is the minimum you should consider. A bigger tank would probably be needed if yo…
Maintenance
Decor isn't really important, as this is a pelagic roamer. Provide as much swimming space as possible, as it is capable of real bursts of speed. Rocky formatio…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Piscivorous by nature but adapts well to prepared foods in captivity. Offer a varied diet using a good quality cichlid pellet as staple, along with lots of mea…
Behaviour and compatibility
It's not particularly aggressive with anything too large to fit in its mouth. Small fish will definitely end up on the menu. With the exception of Mbuna, it ca…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are larger and more colourful than females.
Reproduction
Possibly not yet achieved in the hobby. It's a maternal mouthbrooder.
Notes
Rarely seen in the trade, as it is quite difficult to collect in nature. It retreats at great speed into deeper water at the first sign of threat. As with othe…
References
References
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