Hemichromis cf. cristatus „Benue“

6. July 2007

Hemichromis cf. cristatus „Benue“

This beautiful cichlid comes from the Benue-river. At least the females grow up to 5cm, the males reach their maximum size with 7cm. Among themselves they are peaceful and they also can be kept with other fish. But there is a slightly rough behaviour, which is typical for all red cichlids. But much less than all other Hemichromis!(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

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Herkunft Kamerun, Nigeria