CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Nimbochromis livingstonii 'Livingston's Cichlid'
Nimbochromis livingstonii
Origin: Lake Malawi
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive predator; play dead behaviour
About
Nimbochromis livingstonii, Livingston's Cichlid, is famous for its unique hunting strategy — it lies on its side playing dead to attract small fish that come to investigate, then strikes. Brilliant electric blue when breeding. Large, impressive predator.
Care Guide
300 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Sandy substrate. Feed large cichlid pellets, krill. Predatory — eats smaller fish. Keep with large Malawi fish only. One male.
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