Hap Venustus
The nimbochromis venustus or more commonly known as the giraffe hap or venustus cichlid is a species of haplochromis from lake malawi which is native to the deeper rocky regions of lake malawi in africa.
Hap venustus. Click here to learn about aquarium temperature aquarium thermometers and aquarium heaters. 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. He has a pretty good temperament.
Venustus needs to be kept with other large haps once it starts to get some size otherwise smaller tankmates may be considered as food. This is a big fish that can grow close to 10 inches in the aquarium. The impressive size along with its interesting behavior and handsome color pattern make it a favorite among cichlid lovers.
The venustus has grown to be the big boy of the tank and our favorite. The venustus cichlids have a large mouth and an elongated body. The brown patterns over the body of the venustus cichlid have given it the name of giraffe cichlid or simply the giraffe hap.
It prefers the deeper regions of the lake 6 to 23 metres 20 to 75 ft where it hunts smaller juvenile cichlids with a specialised hunting technique. Premium fish food pellets is the best food for these cichlids to eat. Therefore several females should ideally be housed with just one male of the species.
Pejantan mengembangkan wajah dan kepala biru di sekitar tubuh emas solid saat tumbuh. This cichlid scientific name. The fish all came around 1 1 1 2 and now they are anywhere from 3 5.
Lake malawi adult size. It prefers the deeper regions of the lake 6 to 23 metres 20 to 75 ft where it hunts smaller juvenile cichlids with a specialised hunting technique. Mildly aggressive very aggressive towards males of the same species.
Venustus cichlid memiliki mulut yang besar dan tubuh yang memanjang. Pola coklat di atas tubuh venustus cichlid memberinya nama giraffe cichlid atau giraffe hap. With 78 being perhaps ideal.
Mereka memiliki tubuh kuning dengan bercak coklat di atasnya. They have a yellow body with patches of brown over them. The male develops a blue face and head around a solid gold body as it grows.
The venustus nimbochromis venustus previously haplochromis venustus is a popular aquarium cichlid. For his size we consider him to be the dominant male but he doesn t bully the other fish or push his size around. Sexually active males can be quite aggressive.
Haplochromis simulans regan 1922. Venustus haps live best from about 75 to 80 degrees f. Nimbochromis venustus place of origin.
This hap grows to be quite large and at 8 or 10 inches this fish can be quite an eye catcher. This species is fairly common in the hobby due to its colors and ease of keeping.
