Xystichromis sp. Kyoga Flameback males have a red upper body and a yellow-green lower body. The body is divided by a broken black vertical line. Some males show red, others show blue on the dorsal fin. Females are yellow-green with a broken black vertical line. This fish is somewhat shy. Males may hide color at first until comfortable. Single Males will mix with Peacocks and haps; but, may hide color at first. Critically Endangered C.A.R.E.S. Program Fish, facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Last grow out count 01/25/2019. Next grow out count due 02/15/2018.
Base Price is a 2.5" Male.
Please note: No sex is guaranteed on sex uncertain fish. Watch for groups with guaranteed males and females for certain sexed fish in a group. Broods are about 50/50.
Peaceful Victorian that mixes well with Peacocks, smaller peacefull haplochromines, and a few mild mbuna
See Compatibility Chart
Recommended Foods: Recommended Food: Xtreme Cichlid PeeWee
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Profile Specs | |
Scientific Name | Xystichromis All Red Kyoga/ Kyoga Flameback |
Common Name(s) | Kyoga/ Kyoga Flameback |
Geo. Origin | Lake Kyoga and Lake Nawampasa |
Habitat | Lives among the aquatic plants around the lakes' perimeters |
Diet | Herbivore |
Gender Differences | Dimorphic |
Breeding | Maternal Mouthbrooder |
Temperament | Peaceful |
Conspecific Temperament | Mildly Aggressive |
Maximum Size | 6" |
Temperature | 74-78F |
pH | 7.2-8.6 |
Water Hardness | Hard |
Xystichromis sp. "Kyoga flameback"
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