About Haplochromis venustus

Haplochromis venustus (Nimbochromis venustus) is one of the most popular freshwater ornamental fish species. It originates from Lake Malawi in Africa. This uniquely patterned fish can produce 50 to 120 externally fertilized eggs. Later, the female will lay the eggs and incubate them in her mouth for 21 days. Even after hatching, the young fish will remain in the female's skin for 10 days before being released.

Common Name
Giraffe Cichlid, Venustus Hap, Giraffe Hap
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Nimbochromis venustus
Species
Nimbochromis venustus
Genus
Nimbochromis
Family
Cichlidae
SubOrder
Characoidei
Order
Cichliformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Haplochromis venustus

Color
Black
Yellow
Blue
Pattern
Spotted Striped
Characteristics
Anal Fins
Tank Level
Bottom
Min Height

8.9 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

11 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
easy
Temperature

75°F to 79°F

Substrate
Sand
Fine Gravel
Water Hardness
Very Hard
Minimum Tank Size

125 gallons

pH

7.5 to 8.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Haplochromis venustus including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Energy Level
Moderate Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Haplochromis venustus.

Lifespan

10 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
Africa
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