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Telmatochromis Vittatus

Telmatochromis vittatus

Captive-bred, Sydney · Natural range: Lake Tanganyika

$45.00

Size/age: 4 - 6cm · 10 - 14 weeks

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An elongated, crevice-dwelling cichlid that claims a rocky cave and defends it fiercely.

Care requirements

Temperament
Semi-aggressive, territorial over rock crevices
Minimum tank size
3ft / 150L+
Water parameters
pH 7.8 - 9.0 · 24 - 27°C · 10 - 20 dGH
Diet
Omnivore — pellet, occasional live/frozen food

About Telmatochromis Vittatus

Telmatochromis vittatus has a slender, elongated body built for squeezing into narrow rock crevices, where it stakes out a cave and defends it against all comers. A characterful rock-dweller for a well-aquascaped tank with plenty of tight hiding spots.