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Name
Scientific name
Stomatepia pindu
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Stomatepia pindu is a cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a small volcanic crater lake in Cameroon. Its tiny range, water removal for the …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–27°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
4–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cameroon. It is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a volcanic crater lake with a diameter of just 3 miles.
Habitat
Unknown.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Not much is written about the fishes' natural biotope. We suggest a sandy substrate with some piles of rockwork and/or driftwood arranged to form caves and hid…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-8.5 Hardness: 4-12°H
Diet
A micropredator in nature. Feed a diet composed mainly of live and frozen foods, supplemented with good quality pellets or flake.
Behaviour and compatibility
It is best kept in a species tank to allow the best possible chances of a successful spawn. The fish pay little attention to conspecifics, even when spawing, a…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Has been acieved in captivity but little published information exists. Maternal mouthbrooder. It appears that spawning is a very simple process, with a pair of…
Notes
Because of it's its tiny natural range, habitat destruction due to excess water removal (the nearby town of Kumba relies on the lake for it's water supply), de…
References
References
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