Livingston's Cichlid
NameLivingston's Cichlid
Scientific NameNimbochromis livingstonii
Common NamesLivingston's Cichlid, Livingstoni, Kalingo, Sleeper Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginAfrica, Lake Malawi
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large Lake Malawi Haps, Fossorochromis rostratus, Tyrannochromis macrostoma, Synodontis catfish
Description
The Livingston's Cichlid is a large, predatory African cichlid from Lake Malawi, famous for its unique 'playing dead' hunting strategy. It displays a mottled pattern of blues, greens, and browns, often with orange highlights on its fins. This species requires a spacious aquarium with stable, hard, and alkaline water conditions.
