Scientific Name:
Nimbochromis livingstonii
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Malawi
Adult Size: 8 inches (20 cm)
Social: Aggressive
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer, mouth brooder
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Hardness: 10 - 18 dGH
Temperature: 74-79 F (24-26 C)
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Malawi
Adult Size: 8 inches (20 cm)
Social: Aggressive
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer, mouth brooder
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Hardness: 10 - 18 dGH
Temperature: 74-79 F (24-26 C)
