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Name
Scientific name
Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi is a small mouth-brooding cichlid from the Democratic Republic of Congo, found in ponds, creeks and drainage dit…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
85mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–25°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
It inhabits ponds, creeks and drainage ditches where it is usually found around the banks or among the stems of aquatic plants.
Aquarium size
36" x 90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
The tank should contain plenty of hiding places. Clay pot caves, roots and pieces of driftwood can all be used. Plants are not essential but the fish will appr…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 25 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 5-20°H
Diet
Will accept most foods. A good quality cichlid pellet can be fed as staple, but ensure the diet is varied with regular feedings of live and frozen foods.
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be aggressive towards other species inhabiting the lower reaches of the aquarium. If you wish to keep it with other dwarf cichlids, catfish, loaches etc. y…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish are slightly larger and far more colourful than females.
Reproduction
Quite easy. Maternal mouth-brooder. The breeding aquarium should be set up as suggested above and a minimum of 36" in length. The fish will breed over a fairly…
Notes
Rarely seen in the hobby, P. nicholsi is a stunning but pugnacious little fish that is nevertheless well worth seeking out. Some males develop long extensions …
References
References
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