Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – quality cichlid pellets, spirulina flakes, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Victoria Cichlid
Haplochromis nyererei · Africa (Lake Victoria)
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size4"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–79°F
pH range7.2–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Victorian haplochromines, Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Mbuna (different chemistry/aggression), conspecific males
Care notes
Males display stunning red, yellow, and blue coloration. Many Lake Victoria cichlids are endangered in the wild due to Nile Perch introduction. Keeping them in captivity supports conservation. Mouthbrooder.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.