A photo of Guenther's Mouthbrooder

Guenther's Mouthbrooder Profile

Chromidotilapia guentheri

ℹ️ Overview

Guenther's Mouthbrooder is a relatively obscure fish in the aquarium hobby, known for its unique mouthbrooding reproductive behavior. Originating from freshwater habitats in Africa, it exhibits a muted color palette, typically featuring shades of brown or grey, occasionally with more vivid markings or coloration depending on sex and breeding conditions. The body shape is elongated with a relatively unremarkable appearance compared to more colorful tropical fish. Due to its subdued colors and specialized care requirements, it is not among the most popular or well-known species in the aquarium trade.

📊 Datasheet

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  • AffordabilityModerate
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH7.0 - 8.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature23.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyModerately Vibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

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