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African Butterfly Cichlid
Anomalochromis thomasi
The African Butterfly Cichlid is a river fish originating from streams in Western Africa. It is ideally suited for an African river biotype aquarium.
The African butterfly should be kept in a tank of at least 90 litres, heavily planted with rocks and other hiding places, and flat surfaces for resting and spawning. A peaceful fish it can go in community aquariums containing smaller fish with few problems. They are relatively easy to spawn in the home aquarium, laying their eggs on flat stone and plant leaves eggs take 3-5 days to hatch. The fish will become more territorial when spawning.
African Butterfly will accept most live foods such as brine shrimp, white worms, tubifex, and some dry flake food
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 90 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Africa
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 10 cm
- Family:
- haplochromis
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy African Butterfly Cichlid
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 to 3 - £3.00
- 4 or more items - £2.75
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your African Butterfly Cichlid with these other fish:
