Once cookies are enabled please Male Star Sapphires begin to display a glittery jewel like pattern at approximately 5"-6" in size. **OB Cichlids have a lot of "hybrid vigor".
Hello Everyone, In this video we discuss the care and breeding of the Star Sapphire Cichlid, Placidochromis species "phenochilus Tanzania".
Scientific Name: Placidochromis Phenochilous Tanzania Common Name(s): star sapphire Geo.
This is a big Haplochromis of Lake Malawi, but …
Star Sapphire cichlids are carnivores and should be offered a diet which includes a foods that are high in protein.
F1 Haplochromide from lake Malawi. Raised here in Florida.
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Despite the fish being larger, this doesn't mean they are sexually mature yet, and sexual maturity plays a big role in the coloring of the cichlid. )Here is a guide to give you an idea of what to expect when selecting your fish sizes at Snake River Cichlids:**Many factors can effect coloring too. JavaScript is disabled. A newly arrived male may take some time to reach their full color potential, until they are comfortable and confident in their new tank. Where most cichlids are bred for consistency in color, OBs differ greatly. In order to shop on this Web store, you must have cookies enabled.For instructions on how to enable cookies, please see the help section of your browser. Does fine on most good, commercially prepared foods. Our sizing at Snake River Cichlilds may be a bit different than other sites, and that's because we raise our fish differently!
Breeding Colony Recommendation: 2 Male and 8 females in a 100 gallon tank This fish get more beautiful as it gets … Scientific Name: Placidochromis sp. Females have a grayish to light blue color.
Male Star Sapphires begin to display a glittery jewel like pattern at approximately 5" … Origin: Lake Malawi-Tanzania Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitats Diet: Carnivore Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder … Star Sapphire Haplochromis Cichlid. In a home aquarium they will accept commercially prepared cichlid pellets along with plankton … Dominance/Confidence of the male is the biggest impact.
They can eat other fish, if they are small enough.
2nd photo an adult male for reference. First photo is an actual photo of 3" juveniles.
The appearance can differ greatly between individuals. All rights reserved. Sometimes known as a Star Sapphire cichlid.
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons, but a larger tank will be needed when they reach maturity. (Females are not purchased for their color, as regardless of age or size are drab.
They are purchased for breeding capabilities. … Juvenile males have a navy blue color. This combination of proper feeding and constant water circulation allows us to grow our fish to a good size before sexual maturity.
Our fish are fed three times daily and our flow through system pumps over 450 gallons of water per minute (without electricity). Scientific Name: Phenochilus Tanzania 'Star Sapphire' Place of Origin: Lake Malawi Adult Size: 7-8'' Temperament: Moderately aggressive and predatory. Once JavaScript is enabled please Cookies are disabled. Phenochilus Tanzania Common Name: Star Sapphire Max Size: 7" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake … Copyright © 2017-2020 BreedCichlids.com.