Our Guide To Keeping Hap Nyererei Cichlid Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Pundamilia nyererei
   • Common name: Hap Nyererei Cichlid
   • Family: Cichlidae
   • Origin: Lake Victoria, East Africa
   • Adult length: 10 - 12 cm (4 - 5 inches)
   • Lifespan: 5 - 8 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Hap Nyererei Cichlids require a spacious tank with a minimum size of 200L.
   • Decorate the tank with rocks, caves, and driftwood to create territories and hiding spots.
   • Use sand or fine gravel as substrate to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain water parameters with a pH range of 7.5 to 8.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a powerful filtration system to maintain water quality as Hap Nyererei Cichlids are sensitive to water conditions.
   • Provide moderate water flow in the tank.

5. Diet:

   • Offer a varied diet including high-quality pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small insects.
   • Supplement their diet with vegetable matter like spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables.

6. Tank mates:

   • Choose tank mates of similar size and temperament.
   • Avoid keeping them with overly aggressive or territorial fish species.
   • Compatible tank mates include other Lake Victoria cichlids, Synodontis catfish, and peaceful African tetras.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Hap Nyererei Cichlids are territorial and can be aggressive, especially during breeding.
   • They exhibit interesting behaviors such as mouthbrooding, where the female holds fertilized eggs or fry in her mouth for protection.