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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

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    Etymology

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    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 …

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