Labeotropheus fuelleborni (LABEOTROSEUS FUELBORNI)

Labeotrophic fuelborni is a freshwater fish native to the Malawi and Chilwa lakes, in East Africa. It is a cichlid, a group of fish known for their great diversity and their great capacity for adaptation.

The Fuelleborni labotrophic has a characteristic appearance, with an elongated body and laterally compressed. Its color varies according to the region from which it comes, but it is generally green or dark blue with white and yellow spots on the body and fins. Males can reach a length of 10 centimeters, while the females are a little smaller.

This fish is mainly a herbivore, but it can also feed on small crustaceans and invertebrates. In captivity, it can be nourished with a variety of foods such as fish pellets, vegetables and lettuce leaves.

Labeotrophic fuelborni is a social fish that likes to live in a group. It can be kept in a community aquarium with other peaceful cichlids, but it is important to provide enough space and hidden areas to avoid territorial conflicts.

Labeotrophic fuelborni is an easy -style reproductive fish in captivity. The males are generally more colorful and larger than females, and they often have a more developed dorsal fin. The female lays her eggs on a flat surface, generally a stone or a plant sheet, and the male fertile them. The frys hatch after about three days and are generally ready to be weaned after a week.

In general, the Labeotrophic Fuelleborni is a robust and easy to keep fish in captivity, making it a popular choice for beginners and experienced aquariophiles. It is a fascinating animal to observe, especially when it interacts with other fish in its natural environment.

On the Marmelades, the male is clearer than the female with the less pronounced orange spots.

The laying of the eggs is made in a cave defended by the male. They are oral incubators. The male and the female monitor around forty alevines both.