Astatotilapia nubila
Astatotilapia nubila
Astatotilapia nubila is found throughout the Lake Victoria basin. You can find this species in many places near the coast on steep banks, interspersed with large rocks in water depths of 1.50 m - 8 m.
male
coloring
Male: The whole body is bluish-black, are spread over the black transverse bands, which are not always visible. Sometimes there is also an interrupted dark longitudinal band extending from the gills to the tail root. Below the dorsal fin, a broken dark band runs to the end of the dorsal fin. The dorsal fin is black with a bluish tinge and a red border, the anal fin red, lightened in the area of the yellow Eiflkecke. The caudal fin has a broad red border. The pectoral fins are black. Female: The body is pale ocher with a dark longitudinal bandage. In the anal fin are small yellowish egg stains. Females: The body is pale ocher, partly brightly olive-green iridescent, with a dark longitudinal artery that reaches from the gills to the tail root. The anal fin shows some small pale yellow egg spots.
Aquarium / Facility
The establishment of the aquarium is described in the chapter "attitude" under "rock-inhabiting insectivores". It should be noted that Astatotilapia nubila becomes more aggressive in old age and therefore needs more space.
size
about 15 cm
nutrition
Astatotilapia nubila is a rather unspecialized insectivore. It feeds mainly on insects and their larvae. In captivity, he takes every common fish food: flake food, black and white mosquito larvae, Mysis, Artemia, cichlid sticks, herbal substances and shellfish.
social behavior
Astatotilapia nubila shows a moderate intra-articular aggression. It is more compatible with other species. The males can become very aggressive in old age.
breed
Maternal mouthbrooder. But there are also observations, according to which the male has also participated in the breeding business. Breeding time until the boys are released: 18 days.
miscellaneous
At present, doubts arise as to whether the animals caught in different places are actually only one species. The species is not endangered in the wild.