Buccochromis Rhoadesii

Buccochromis Rhoadesii, also known as Yellow Lepturus, is a stunning freshwater fish thatendemic to lakes in South Africa. In the wide, This fish lives in small groups at depths of 15-30 metres. They are piscivorous and will chase smaller fish to eat. Buy Live Fishand Aquarium Plants with Coburg Aquarium in Australia

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Features of Buccochromis Rhoadesii:

• Males will become much colorful as mature.
• Some of them have minor black pigmentation spots, these spots are harmless and are typically associated with diet
• In the wild, this fish patrols open water over mud, or close to large rock piles, searching for small fish to prey on
• In the aquarium Buccochromis rhoadesii is relatively peaceful. Males can be sometimes aggressive toward their own species
• The lifespan of this fish: 10 -12 years

Buccochromis Rhoadesii: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Buccochromis Rhoadesii:

Because of its size and its cruising nature, a large tank is required. If keeping a male and several females, a 6 foot tank should be a minimum length

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Buccochromis Rhoadesii Tank Mate Compatibility:

The males are very territorial towards males of the same species, It is better to have 3 4 females to every male. Other possible tank mates could be:

• Red Empress
• Blue Dolphin
• Blue Dolphin Albino

Buccochromis Rhoadesii Food :

Food high in protein is recommended. Smaller fish that will fit in B. rhoadesii’s mouth should be avoided:

• Hikari Cichlid Fish Food
• OSI Cichlid Premier Pellets (M)
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp
• Feeder fish

You can search more Buccochromis Rhoadesii food in our High Quality Fish Foods collections.

Buccochromis Rhoadesii Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Investing in a high-quality pump can ensure that the water in your take is constantly moving. Powerful filtration systems are a must too. These fish are known to produce a lot of waste. Good brands to take:

• Aqua One Internal Filters, Canister Filters, Hang On Filters
• Eheim Classic Canister Filter with Media
• Fluval Internal Filter, Hang On Filter, Canister Filter
• Oase Internal Filters, Canister Filters

Power head Brands:

• Dymax Powerhead
• Oase OptiMax Pump
• Sicce Voyager Aquarium Pump

Aquarium Heater

The aquarium should be heated, depending on your areas climate. Install anaquarium heaterif necessary.

Aquatic Plants

Aquarium plants are a good option to provide them places to hide out. They aren’t prone to digging.Buy live Aquarium Plants Online Click Here

Aquarium Decorations

The aquariumshould provide withmany hiding places and a large space to allow each individual to find refuge if necessary. Ideal Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

Aquarium Substrate

Cover the bottom of the tank with a thick layer of fine sand.

A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.