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<b>Common Names:</b> Venustus Cichlid
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Nimbochromis venustus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 7.8-8.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 10-15 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 8-12 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 10 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 125g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The female will spawn on a flat rock, and will take the unfertilized eggs into her mouth and follow closely behind the male until he releases the sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female will then incubate the eggs for approximately three weeks before releasing the fry.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Rocks and caves with a sandy or argonite substrate. Very sensitive to Nitrates so will require frequent water changes
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Lake Malawi, Africa
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