Giraffe Cichlid

Remarks: Nimbochromis venustus is the most common fish of its genus. They are very large and require ample swimming space. This fish has an interesting hunting mechanism. They can be found laying on their sides, motionless, as if deceased. This attracts small fish that don't know any better, and they are quickly swallowed if they get too close! Like other Nimbochromis species, they should not be kept with small cichlids as they are piscivorous by nature. Scientific Name: Nimbochromis venustus Common Name: Giraffe Cichlid Max Size: 10" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis Tank Mate Options: Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga Nimbochromis livingstonii Red Empress