Kawanga Hap
Copadichromis sp. 'Kawanga'
Also known as: Kawanga Hap, Kawanga Copadichromis
Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 17 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful open-water hap; minimal aggression outside spawning
About
The Kawanga Hap is a localised Copadichromis variant collected near the Kawanga region of Lake Malawi, known for the male's blue-orange spawning colouration. It is a planktivore in the wild, making it adaptable to various quality pelleted foods in captivity. Best displayed in groups in large, well-filtered aquaria.
Care Guide
Water: 24-27°C, pH 7.5-9.0, hard alkaline water with efficient filtration. Tank: Minimum 300L; open sandy substrate with occasional rocky feature. Feeding: Small pelleted cichlid food, frozen cyclops, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. Behaviour: Peaceful among tankmates; males court females actively with impressive colour display. Compatibility: Ideal for peaceful peacock and hap community; not suitable with aggressive mbuna.
Buy Kawanga Hap from FinsHQ shops
Shops currently listing this species with stock available
Sell Kawanga Hap in your shop?
Join aquarium shops already using FinsHQ. Get a beautiful webshop, mobile app, and inventory management — built for aquatic retailers.
Start your free store