Chromidotilapia guntheri Günther's Mouthbrooder
Chromidotilapia guntheri
Origin: West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire to Nigeria)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore – pellets, frozen bloodworm, vegetables
- Temperament
- Peaceful; moderately territorial when breeding
About
Chromidotilapia guntheri is a fascinating West African cichlid known for its biparental mouthbrooding behaviour — both parents hold eggs and fry in their mouths. Males display vivid red-orange bellies during spawning. Relatively peaceful for a cichlid, suitable for large community tanks with robust tankmates.
Care Guide
Keep as a pair in at least 120 L. Provide flat rocks and sandy substrate. Feed varied diet including pellets, frozen foods, and some vegetable matter. Moderately territorial when breeding; remove tankmates that are harassed. Soft to medium-hard water. Can be kept in West African biotope setups.
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