Anomalochromis thomasi (African butterfly cichlid)

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A pretty and peaceful african cichlid.

A picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi.

I bought a pair of African butterfly cichlid in 2004, when I had an idea of having a central african tank with Egyptian mouthbrooder, kribensis, red jewel cichlid and other species like those, but I never managed to get that far. My experiences with the thomasi are somewhat limited, but it's a hardy little fish, which in general are very peaceful and doesn't dig or in any other way bother the aquarist.

Breeding
Unfortunately I never saw any signs of spawning with this species in the first run, which also are the main reason that I have purchased 6 more in 2006. I hope that those 6 will produce a pair that will spawn, and then I will sell the remaining 4. Until now I think there are 3 males and 3 females, but I'm still not quite sure.

Factsheet

Anomalochromis thomasi

Genus

Cichlidae

Tradename

African butterfly cichlid

Type

Cichlid, Africa

Origin

Africa

Size

7-8cm

Tank size

>80 liter

Breeding

Substrate spawner

Broodsize

200-300

Comments

It's pretty difficult to tell the sexes apart - at least outside the breeding period. The male is bigger with a bit more pointy fins, while the female has more colors. The first pair I had, never showed any differences - they were probably same sex.

Mere information:

fishbase.org: Anomalochromis thomasi

Google.com: Anomalochromis thomasi

Images

A picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi.

Another picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi.

Comment:

Linda: i need to know everything about it... diet, habitat, adaption,and behavior.
Reply from webmaster: My experience around these fish are more or less limited to what is described here.

CAHighwind: I bought a pair of very small fish several years ago. As they grew up side by side, the differences between the two became fairly clear. Sure enough, once they were adult size, I awoke to a cloud of fry in their corner of the tank. The fry seemed to have a good survival rate. They are a really great little cichlid, with a lot of personality.
Reply from webmaster: Yes, thats for sure. Unfortunately I only have a male left now, but when I get the chance I will make sure to get a female for him. Thank you for your comment.

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	Anomalochromis thomasi (African butterfly cichlid) Denne artikel er også tilgængelig på dansk." A pretty and peaceful african cichlid. A picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi. I bought a pair of African butterfly cichlid in 2004, when I had an idea of having a central african tank with Egyptian mouthbrooder, kribensis, red jewel cichlid and other species like those, but I never managed to get that far. My experiences with the thomasi are somewhat limited, but it's a hardy little fish, which in general are very peaceful and doesn't dig or in any other way bother the aquarist. Breeding Unfortunately I never saw any signs of spawning with this species in the first run, which also are the main reason that I have purchased 6 more in 2006. I hope that those 6 will produce a pair that will spawn, and then I will sell the remaining 4. Until now I think there are 3 males and 3 females, but I'm still not quite sure. Factsheet Anomalochromis thomasi Genus Cichlidae Tradename African butterfly cichlid Type Cichlid, Africa Origin Africa Size 7-8cm Tank size >80 liter Breeding Substrate spawner Broodsize 200-300 Comments It's pretty difficult to tell the sexes apart - at least outside the breeding period. The male is bigger with a bit more pointy fins, while the female has more colors. The first pair I had, never showed any differences - they were probably same sex. Mere information: fishbase.org: Anomalochromis thomasi Google.com: Anomalochromis thomasi Images A picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi. Another picture of the african butterfly cichlid, anomalochromis thomasi. Comment: Linda: i need to know everything about it... diet, habitat, adaption,and behavior. Reply from webmaster: My experience around these fish are more or less limited to what is described here. CAHighwind: I bought a pair of very small fish several years ago. As they grew up side by side, the differences between the two became fairly clear. Sure enough, once they were adult size, I awoke to a cloud of fry in their corner of the tank. The fry seemed to have a good survival rate. They are a really great little cichlid, with a lot of personality. Reply from webmaster: Yes, thats for sure. Unfortunately I only have a male left now, but when I get the chance I will make sure to get a female for him. Thank you for your comment. Write your comment: From:
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Anomalochromis thomasi (African butterfly cichlid)

A pretty and peaceful african cichlid.

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