Neptune’s rating:
57- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionModerately More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Length8.0 - 14.0 cm
- Liters per Fish40 L
- Maintenance LevelHigh Maintenance
- pH7.0 - 8.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Livingston's cichlid
The Livingston's cichlid, also known as Nimbochromis livingstonii, is a freshwater fish native to the African Great Lakes, primarily Lake Malawi. It showcases an intriguing color pattern, primarily a mottled blue and grey that helps it camouflage in the wild. The fish has a slightly elongated body and is known for its unique hunting strategy, playing dead to lure prey. In the aquarium hobby, Livingston's cichlid is appreciated for its unique behavior and appearance but may not be as widely recognized or popular as some other cichlids, partly due to its larger size and specific care requirements.