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Name
Scientific name
Reganochromis calliurus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Reganochromis calliurus is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it usually swims at 60 metres depth or more over sand or mud. Its de…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 8–9.2
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
This is a deep water (usually swimming at 60 metres depth or more) species found in coastal areas, usually over sandy or muddy substrates.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres
Maintenance
A fairly sparse set up is recommended, with a substrate of sand. Some rocky structures can be added around the back of the aquarium for breeding purposes and t…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 8.0-9.2 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet. Vegetable matter does not feature in the natural diet but any…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful fish that should not be kept with boisterous species such as mbuna, or other Tanganyikans with different dietary requirements. Good tankmates includ…
Sexual dimorphism
No external sexual differences are apparent. The only sure method of sexing is by examining the vents of the fish, but this approach is only for the expert fis…
Reproduction
Possible but tricky. Bi-parental mouth-brooder. The breeding aquarium should be set up as suggested above. A pH of 8.0-9.0 and a temperature of 24 – 25.5 °C ar…
Notes
A rarely seen species in the hobby due to its deep water lifestyle and the associated difficulties with collecting it.
References
References
No references