General information - The Buruni is a fascinating cichlid, in Reproduction time the male wrap is
body around the female. The burtoni have a grayish body with light tendency to blue, his fins are blue
with red spots on them, only the anals fin have blended orange spots.
Family -- Cichlid.
Common Name -- Burtoni.
Scientific Name - Haplochromis burtoni
Origin - Africa , Lake Tanganika , Lake Kivo.
Size -Up to 5 inches (12 centimeter)
First discovered - Gunter 1894.
Nutrition - The Burtuni nourished on small creatures but also need veggie nutrition.
In home tank the burtoni will accept commercial food such as flakes and pellet.
Behavior -- semi-aggressive, can be aggressive toward other males.
Maintenance and care - The Burtoni will appreciate water changing every week,
need large tank (more then 50 gallon) with rocky areas.
Water Parameters - PH-8-9, DH-7-18, 24-27°C (75-80°F)
Breeding - Mouth breeders.
Lovely video. I have cichlids too. You have a slightly smaller fish in your tank that looks dark blue with black stripes, what is it please? I think I have one but it started off orange and achanged colour!
chadanell 3 months ago