Livingstoni Cichlid

Nimbochromis livingstonii

Also known as: Livingstoni, Sleeper Cichlid, Kalingono

An ambush predator with a giraffe-like pattern that plays dead on the sand to lure small fish.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.6–8.6

Hardness

6–15 dGH

Max size

9 in

Min tank

100 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Harem

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

8-12 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Lake Malawi

A predatory hap reaching about 9 inches that will eat any fish small enough to swallow. Needs 100 gallons or more, hard alkaline water, and tankmates of similar size. Feed quality meaty foods and pellets, not live feeders.