African Cichlid – Christmas Fulu Cichlid (Xystichromis Phytophagus) 4cm

A gorgeous, but endangered species. It is already considered extinct in Lake Victoria, but is still quite common in Lake Kanyaboli, a nearby lake in the Kenyan Yala Swamp. Captive breeding is the primary source for specimens. Please breed and re-distribute when found.

When the males are in breeding color, the Christmas Fulu has both red and green coloration given by many to a Christmas coloration. Often males display blue in the facial area & dorsal fin as well. The female Christmas Fulu is a flat gold color with a yellow tinge to the fins

• Species – Xystichromis Phytophagus
• Common Name – Christmas Fulu
• Origin – Lake Victoria
• Diet – Omnivore
• PH Range – Alkaline 7.5 – 8.5
• Water Type – Hard
• Temperature – Tropical 24°c
• Breed Type – Mouth brooder
• Current Size – approximately 4cm (Grows to approximately 10cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed