Usual size in fish tanks: 20 - 25 cm (7.87 - 9.84 inch) 0 14. Only the male will develop the intense yellow colouration as it matures. Females and juveniles are usually gray in coloration with relatively large brown spots that cover the entire fish. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. The female will remain the colouration of juvenile fish. Sub-adult venustus: Female (left), male (right, displaying the above signs of dimorphism) _____ In the wild, this species hunts small cichlids by plowing slightly into the sand when it spots small juvenile cichlids. When ready to spawn, ... Not a fish for the general Malawi cichlid community, N. venustus is an ambush predator in nature. Sometimes the fins share the same black tips that the electric yellow cichlid has. This cichlid gets to around 4.5 inches, maybe slightly large as adults. These gorgeous cichlids would be a great addition to any freshwater african cichlid aquarium at home. Family: Cichlidae. Venustus Cichlid (Haplochromis Venustus) for sale, Buy 5 get 1 Free. The Venustus cichlids are an african cichlid originating from lake Malawi. He mainly populates the sand littoral and lives in the Vallisnerien fields. This hybrid retains the unique rust-orange color and gained the blue spotting. Origin: German Line Bred Strain Habitat: Intermediate zone Diet: Carnivore Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Peaceful Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 10" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Send your inquiry of Venustus Cichlid (Nimbochromis venustus) to our email : indonesiafishexporter@gmail.com The Venustus Nimbochromis venustus (previously Haplochromis venustus) is a popular aquarium cichlid. Many of the males are nicely coloring up, and I need to re-home about 5 of them, before they grow too big, start fighting each other, and try to eat the smaller mbuna. Find Juvenile Giraffe Hap Cichlid Nimbochromis Venustus stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Nimbochromis venustus adult male. N. Venustus has two colour variations. The Livingstoni Nimbochromis livingstonii (previously Haplochromis livingstonii) is a large handsome cichlid.This fish can reach close to 10 inches (25 cm) in length. In the wild, this species hunts small cichlids by plowing slightly into the sand when it spots small juvenile cichlids. Image of animal, gills, nimbochromis - 69279230 Venustus Cichlid. This is a big fish that can grow close to 10 inches in the aquarium. Adult Size: 5 - 6'' Compatibility: Mild to moderately aggressive. A vivid orange covers the body. The Red Empress Cichlid (Protomelas taeniolatus) is also known as the Spindle Hap or the Red Empress. Add to wishlist. Shop by gender for Male, Female, Breeding Pair & more to find exactly what you need. Its color pattern is highly contrasting, with prominent dark blotches on a yellow, silver, or bluish background. Description: This large Hap has a blue head and a yellow to gold body that is covered in dark patches that resemble that of a giraffe. Orange Zebra Cichlid (Maylandia estherae) This is another example where the name could use a little more imagination, though it is very fitting. In 1989 it was reclassified into the species Nimbochromis by Eccles and Trewavas. The size and weight of both genders of a juvenile cichlid are the same. Photos by Rick Borstein General Nimbochromis venustus, a large Malawian mouthbrooder, was first typed by Boulenger in 1908 as Haplochromis Venustus. Introduction The golden forehead mouthbrooder, giraffe perch, venustus cichlid, giraffe cichild or peacock mouthbrooder, is a popular cichlid that comes from Lake Malawi in East Africa and is also known as Nimochromis venustus. Adult fish can be hard to find so you may have to start with a group of 6-8 juvenile fish and grow them on. Above At left, 6-inch Nimbochromis venustus male. Pictures are actual.I simply dont need or have space for them, lost interest.These would be best to be in a freshwater African Cichlid tank, as any other regional fish, they may be more aggressive with others..All four for 40, or 15 each.Thanks for your consideration.Have a nice day Please include yo A 55 gallon with lots of rock cover would be a very good setup to start with. Cichlids for sale, Buy 5 African Cichlids Get 1 African Cichlid Free. There it remains motionless until prey are within reach. Male Female Unsexed; Juvenile: Premium: Young adult: Adult: Select options. Juvie Venustus are born with a camo pattern throughout the body and will grow extremely fast. Photo about Venustus cichlid swimming on aquarium. Above a 7 long male below a 5 long male swimming in one of our aquariums when one of us snapped this pictureclick on each picture to see a bigger picture. In his home country he is a common representative who […] They are about an inch right now and i know they can get good color but i am worried about their temperment. SKU: 41 Category: Haps / Victorians. Shop by gender for Male, Female, Breeding Pair & more to find exactly what you need. Blood Red Zebra Cichlid. Females and juveniles are usually gray in coloration with relatively large brown spots that cover the entire fish. See more ideas about cichlids, african cichlids, aquarium fish. Image of cichlid, aggressive, detail - 153411603 Common name: Giraffe cichlid. This fish has been extensively bred. Nimbochromis venustus is known as the Giraffe Cichlid or "Kalingo", a predator from Lake Malawi. Venustus. half of the venustus in the display tank at the fish store had a white stripe running along the top of the dorsal fin and the other half did not, they were all the same color other than this difference (a light yellow on the lower half of the body). Scientific Name: Nimbochromis venustus Place of Origin: Lake Malawi Adult Size: 9 - 10" Temperament: Mildly aggressive, very aggressive towards males of the same species. This Cichlid gets quite big! I have four of these African cichlids, beautiful fish that have a camouflage coloring. $20 each, for the males. This makes it harder to keep track of their genders when they are young. It prefers the deeper regions of Lake Malawi where it hunts smaller juvenile cichlids with a specialised hunting technique. Photo about Juvenile giraffe hap cichlid, Nimbochromis venustus, endemic to lake Malawi mbuna species on clear dark blue background. 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