Giraffe Cichlid

Nimbochromis venustus

Gallons Per Fish:

17 gallons (64 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:

55 gallons (208 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:

10in (25cm)

Aggressive:

Yes

Eats other fish:

Up to 4in (10cm) long

Temperature Range:

77-84°F (25-28.9°C)

pH Range:

7.5-8.8

Hardness Range:

12-30°

Tank Region:

Middle and Bottom Region

Life Span:

10 years

Family:

Cichlidae

Classification:

African Cichlids, Lake Malawi

All Common Names:

Giraffe Cichlid, Haplochromis Venustus

All Scientific Names:

Nimbochromis Venustus

This species is found in 1.7% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com