Telmatochromis temporalis (Temporalis)

The temporalis is beige in color and has a marine or purple line under the eye. It has small fins and a few horizontal lines on the body. This fish is quite rare, and should be raised by experienced aquariophiles.

Telmatochromis Temporalis is a cichlid fish from soft waters of Lake Malawi in Africa. It measures about 6.5 centimeters long for males and 8 centimeters for females, and has a blue-gray color with yellow spots on the back and fins. Telmatochromis temporalis is a territorial fish and can become aggressive towards other fish, in particular those of the same species. This is why it is recommended to keep them in a specific tank with other cichlid fish.

Telmatochromis Temporalis is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants. In captivity, they can be fed with fish pellets, living or frozen food such as artemias, daphnia and vase worms. It is important to provide them with a varied diet to maintain their good health and their bright color.

Telmatochromis Temporalis is a fish that likes to dig and is known to dig holes in the substrate to hide and reproduce. It is therefore important to provide him with a substrate adapted to this activity, such as sand or gravity, as well as hiding places to take shelter. It is also recommended to maintain water from the tank at a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius and a pH between 7.5 and 8.5.

With regard to reproduction, Telmatochromis Temporalis is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs that parents watch and protect until hatching. Males tend to be more colorful than females and can become very territorial during the breeding period. It is recommended to maintain a couple in a specific tank to facilitate reproduction, by providing them with hiding places and places to lay eggs.

In summary, Telmatochromis Temporalis is a colorful and territorial cichlid fish from Malawi Lake in Africa. It is an omnivorous fish that needs a varied diet and a substrate adapted to its tendency to dig holes. It is also important to maintain water at a temperature and pH suitable to promote your health and reproduction.

The males are larger, their forehead is more convex.

Incubation on hidden substrate. JUST 60 eggs. Parental type cell.