Polystigma Cichlid

Polystigma Cichlid

Nimbochromis polystigma

Also known as: Spotted Cichlid

💧 Freshwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

A large predatory Malawi cichlid with a blotched brown and cream pattern similar to its Nimbochromis relatives. Males develop a blue sheen with age.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

9"
22.9 cm

Lifespan

10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Large predator needing a big tank. Will eat any fish small enough to fit in its mouth. Keep with other large Malawi Haps.

Feeding

Pellets, frozen silversides, krill, and other meaty foods. A piscivore in the wild.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12" Jewel Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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