Nimbochromis polystigma
| Common Names: | Polystigma |
| Synonyms: | Cyrtocara polystigma Haplochromis polystigma |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Territorial. Males are aggressive towards other polystigma males. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed good quality pellets, and frozen foods such as bloodworm and shrimp. A large tank is required with many large hiding places among rocks and caves. A large area for swimming is essential. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 23cm (9.1") Female: 23cm (9.1") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males have a red/orange marking on fins and a blue tinge to its face/head. |
| Breeding: | 1 male to 2 or 3 females. The male prepares the spawning site and defends it against intruders. Polystigma have large broods and it is recommended to separate fry by size as the larger fry may eat smaller fry. |
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| Comments: | The polystigma is a slow growing fish and can take upto 2.5yrs to reach its full size. Thanks to <a href="/forums/profile.asp?action=viewprofile&handle=Auslicious" target="_blank">Auslicious</a> for writing this profile. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, White, Blue |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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