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Name
Scientific name
Ectodus descampsii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Descamp's Strange-Tooth Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Descamp's strange-tooth cichlid, Ectodus descampsii, is a shy cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, between Moliro and Utinta Bay. It inhabit…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
104mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, between Moliro and Utinta Bay.
Habitat
It inhabits open waters over sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with large areas of open water between them. A sandy substrate is best. This species does not…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet.
Behaviour and compatibility
The species is quite shy by nature, and aggressive or boisterous tankmates such as Mbuna should be avoided. Good choices include Julidochromis, Neolamprologus,…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. The male's dorsal spot is larger than that of the female according to some sources.
Reproduction
Unrecorded in aquaria although it is likely possible. Little information about its natural spawning behaviour exists. It's known to be a polygamous maternal mo…
Notes
A rare species in the hobby, there is also another, as yet undescribed fish sometimes imported as E. descampsii but this is thought to be a distinct species. T…
References
References
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