African butterfly cichlid - Anomalochromis thomasi
African butterfly cichlid ( common name )
Anomalochromis thomasi ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 4 - 5 cm ( 1.57 - 1.97 in )
- pH of water: 6 - 8
- Water hardness (dGH): 5 - 15 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C ( 73.4 - 80.6 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food and feeding
Quality flakes and pellets should be given for the staple diet. Live and frozen foods like brine shrimp or mysis should also be given as treats.
Origin
Western Africa; it is to be found in Sierra Leone and Western Liberia.
Sexing
Males tend to be slightly larger than the females. The only other physical difference is when they are in spawning mode; the female’s belly will expand.
Breeding
Flat stones should be added to the tank, these will act as potential spawning sites. Large water changes will often induce the spawning; this will start when the female starts to clean several potential sites. The male will join her and choose a site, the eggs will then be laid, followed by the male fertilizing them. When hatched, the fry will be moved around the tank by the parents, feed them on Infusoria initially. After a few days they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
The tank should be heavily planted with rocks and wood for décor. Open swimming spaces must be provided and high water quality is a must.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Quality flakes and pellets should be given for the staple diet. Live and frozen foods like brine shrimp or mysis should also be given as treats.
Origin
Western Africa; it is to be found in Sierra Leone and Western Liberia.
Sexing
Males tend to be slightly larger than the females. The only other physical difference is when they are in spawning mode; the female’s belly will expand.
Breeding
Flat stones should be added to the tank, these will act as potential spawning sites. Large water changes will often induce the spawning; this will start when the female starts to clean several potential sites. The male will join her and choose a site, the eggs will then be laid, followed by the male fertilizing them. When hatched, the fry will be moved around the tank by the parents, feed them on Infusoria initially. After a few days they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
The tank should be heavily planted with rocks and wood for décor. Open swimming spaces must be provided and high water quality is a must.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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