Nimbochromis polystigma
Polystigma male
Large male with a blue face and a golden body covered in dark spots: a striking fish for large tanks.
- Group
- Others
- Size
- Macho grande
- Price
- ₡25 000
- Status
- Available
The Polystigma (Nimbochromis polystigma) is a large hap from Lake Malawi. Its name means «many spots»: the golden or greenish body is covered in dark spots, and the mature male develops an intense blue face.
Like its relative the Venustus, it is an ambush predator. Adults reach about 25 cm, so it needs a large tank, 400 liters or more, with open space and sand, and should not be kept with fish that fit in its mouth.
It does well with other large haps and peacocks of similar size. Food: quality pellets for carnivorous cichlids, with krill or mysis.
The photos show the fish for sale, in our tank and in hand.
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