Nimbochromis Livingstonii
Nimbochromis livingstonii, also known as the Livingston's cichlid or kalingono, is a striking predatory fish native to Lake Malawi in Africa. It is famous for its unique hunting strategy—feigning death by lying motionless on the substrate to lure curious prey. This cichlid displays a beautiful mottled pattern of brown, black, and white, providing effective camouflage. Males can be territorial during breeding,
Current Size – 7cm - 9cm
Adult Length – 25cm
Temperature Range – 24 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.6 – 8.8
Special Requirements - Set up the aquarium with piles of rocks arranged to form caves, large areas of open water for swimming and preferably a sandy substrate.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Predatory but is generally peaceful with species too big to be considered food (it will eat smaller mbuna and young fish). Suitable tankmates include Frontosa, Dimidiochromis compressiceps, larger mbuna and other large Rift Lake species. It is a loner in nature and therefore should be kept as a solitary specimen in the aquarium or if breeding is to be attempted, as a harem with several females and a single male.
Feeding – The Livingstonii, although a predator, has an omnivorous diet. A small percentage of vegetable matter should be fed alongside the higher protein live, frozen or pellet food.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
