Haplochromis Borleyi Redfin (Copadichromis borleyi)

Also known as African Cichlid, Borleyi Cichlid, Haplochromis Goldfin, Happy, Kadango, Kadango Cichlid, Kadango Redfin, Kadango Redfin Hap, Malawi Cichlid, Red Kadango, Redfin Borleyi, Redfin Borleyi Cichlid, Redfin Kadango, Red-finned Borleyi, Red-finned Borleyi Cichlid, Yellowfin, Yellowfin Borleyi Cichlid

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Borleyi Cichlid, Haplochromis Goldfin, Happy, Kadango, Kadango Cichlid, Kadango Redfin, Kadango Redfin Hap, Malawi Cichlid, Red Kadango, Redfin Borleyi, Redfin Borleyi Cichlid, Redfin Kadango, Red-finned Borleyi, Red-finned Borleyi Cichlid, Yellowfin, Yellowfin Borleyi Cichlid.

Found in large schools, around sandy areas, close to large boulders, over shallow water rocky inlets.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 3-20m
Africa - Lake Malawi

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/2312

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