Tank Talk Magazine September 2010

34 Chalinochromis sp. Ndoboi TopAz © 2010 Never seen in shops African cichlid, difficult to spawn. Size/Length: 10-12cm Aquarium: 100 litres with only one adult male in the aquarium. Filtration should be at very high level Water chemistry: pH 8– 8.9, 9 –20dH (5), 24-27°C Social behaviour: Pairing fish, territorial Recommended tank mates: Does best in a species specific environment FOOD: Frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms, commercially available flake and pellet foods. Nanochromis transvestitus akvariesiden.akvariefisk.dk Size/Length: Male 7cm, Female 6cm Aquarium: Minimum of 55L, The tank should be well planted. Bogwood is also recommended, as the tannins it releases will be beneficial to the water chemistry this species prefers. Water chemistry: pH 4 - 7, 0 –10dH, 73 -82°F (25-28°C) Social behaviour: It is best kept in pairs as it can be quite aggressive towards co specif- ics. A large tank is required for more than one pair. Recommended tank mates: Peaceful soft –water species, Danios, tetras, Killifish FOOD Good quality cichlid pellet or flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or Butterfly Pleco/L168 - Dekeyseria brachyura Rarely seen in shops, fairly expensive. Www.aquahobby.com brine shrimp, spirulina or algae wafers. Size/Length: 14cm Aquarium: Fast water current, overhanging wood, and flat rocks on soft fine sand is ideal. Water chemistry: pH 6.5– 7, 0 –10dH, 24-27°C Social behaviour: Peaceful Recommended tank mates: Peaceful soft –water species, Danios, tetras, Killifish FOOD: Wood (bogwood), Commercially available flake and pellet foods, spirulina or algae wafers.

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