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| Scientific Name: Cyphotilapia gibberosa (Mikula) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 15"" |
| Temperature: 75 - 77°F |
| pH: 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Wild adult male 11 inches Wild adult male 11 inches Wild alpha male 11 inches Wild adult male 11 inches Wild adult male 11 inches Wild female 6 inches Wild females 5 inches Wild females F1 juvenile 3.5 inches F1 juvenile 3.5 inches F1 fry 22 day old wigglers |
Photo Credit: Russ Fairburn |
Articles: | Frontosa Corner |
Comments: |
Mikula enthusiasts claim that fish collected at Mikula have the smallest crown of any Cyphotilapia CP and also boast the darkest black stripes and more blue pigment than most other Zaire CPs. |