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Cherry Red Haplochromis

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Haplochromis Brownae

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.

What is its maximum size?
12cm.

Where are they from?
They originates from Lake Victoria.

How many can I keep?
Best kept as one male to three or more females.

What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are moderately hard with a temperature of 22-28°c. PH 7.6-8.5.

What do you feed them?
Feed a variety of frozen foods and cichlid pellets and flake.

How compatible is it with other fish?
It is compatible with most Malawian Mauna (rock dwelling cichlids). Provide plenty of rocks for hiding places.

How do you breed them?
Males are much more colourful. The female will lay unfertilised eggs on a flat stone; she will then take eggs into her mouth and follow the male until he releases sperm. The female will tend to the eggs; feed the fry on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Purchase Size 4-6cm

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Price Each: £7.95

Quantity	Price Each
4+ Items	£7.50

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