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Name
Scientific name
Cyathopharynx furcifer
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Featherfin Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The featherfin cichlid, Cyathopharynx furcifer, is a maternal mouthbrooder endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it lives over scattered rocks …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 8–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
Occurs in intermediate zones with scattered rocks and sandy bottoms. It is widespread throughout the lake.
Aquarium size
180 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~365 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should contain some scattered piles of rocks arranged to form caves, with large areas devoted to open water. A sandy substrate and good biological…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 8.0-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods but high protein, meaty varieties should be avoided. Vegetable matter is required as the basis of the diet. Offer a mix of blanched s…
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively boisterous species that needs a lot of space for its size. However, it should be the dominant species in the tank or it can become withdrawn, with…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are the larger and more colourful sex. They have noticeably longer fins than females, especially the ventral fins.
Reproduction
It's a maternal mouthbrooder. A large tank furnished as suggested above is ideal, with large areas of sandy substrate being particularly essential. The fish sh…
Notes
There are only two described species of Cyathopharynx, each with several colour forms. These should not be kept together in aquaria, as they can hybridise. The…
References
References
No references