Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Island'

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Labidochromis sp. Hongi
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Labidochromis sp. Hongi

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Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" is an undescribed species of fish in the Cichlidae family.

Scientific Name

Labidochromis sp. "Hongi"

Common Name(s): Kimpuma, Hongi Red Top,Hongi Cichlid

Distribution

Africa; found in Lake Malawi, around Hongi island, Lundo Islands, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef.

Main Ecosystem

Lake;

Temperament

Mildly Aggressive Territorial; Will defend its territory especially when breeding. Loves caves. Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat

Care

Need 30-US-gallon (110 L) tank minimum… likes groups. When it feels safe in its habitat, it will become very active. Loves to dig. pH: 7.4 - 8.6

Temperature: 22C - 26C (72F - 79F) Hardness: 12 - 20 dH

Gender

Males grow larger and seem to have more predominant colors.

Breeding

Maternal mouthbrooder. Aggressive when mating. Male is slightly overattentive of the female. Needs caves. Will circle as spawning.

Diet

Herbivore

Size

Maximum Size: 6"

Temperature: 78 - 82°F

pH: 7.8 - 8.6

Water Hardness: Hard 10-20

Literature

  • Conkling, D. 1993. Labidochromis "red-top kimpuma" -a long time wait pays off. Cichlid News 2(4): 12-13.
  • Konings, A. 1992. The cichlids yearbook. Volume 2. Cichlid Press, Germany.
  • Konings, A. 1995. Malawi cichlids in their natural habitat, 2nd edition. Cichlid Press, Germany, 352pp.
  • Lewis, D.S.C. 1982. A revision of the genus Labidochromis (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Lake Malawi. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 75: 189-265.
  • Trewavas, E. 1935. A synopsis of the cichlid fishes of Lake Nyasa. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (10) 16: 65-118.

See also