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Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Intermediate Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Large predatory hap with a giraffe-like pattern that ambushes smaller fish.
Water Parameters
Temperature
75 - 82 °F
Ideal: 76 - 82 °F
pH
7.6 - 8.8
GH (Hardness)
10 - 25 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
10"
Min Tank Size
75 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
Bioload
high
Category
cichlid