Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid

Scientific Name: Haplochromis obliquidens
Recommended Aquarium: 25+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 4 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Herbivore/Omnivore
Native Waters: Africa-Lake Victoria

A popular African fish that is fairly peaceful for a fish of its type and size. A Lake Victoria native, its displays sweeping black vertical bars and a nice gold-yellow on the underside. A mouthbrooder, males can get aggressive at spawning time, but otherwise they do well in groups and in mixed groupings with other Africans of similar temperament. Also popular because of its maximum size of around 4 inches, the Zebra Obliquidens requires a lot of vegetation or other decoration it can use for cover.

Approximate arrival size for Zebra Obliquidens: 1 to 2.5 inches