Haplochromis borleyi redfin (Copadichromis borleyi)

Scientific name: Copadichromis borleyi Iles, 1960

Haplochromis borleyi redfin (Copadichromis borleyi)

The Haplochromis borleyi redfin (Copadichromis borleyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 18 cm (7.1 in). It is easy to keep and semi-aggressive and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 8.0–8.5. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi.

Haplochromis borleyi redfin care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Adult size
18 cm (7.1 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH
8.0–8.5
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Prefers rocky areas. Mostly found near very large boulders, but in shallow water large schools congregate at rocky islets on the sand. Feeds on plankton.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Copadichromis borleyi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.5; dH range: 15 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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