Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Family: Cichlidae • Origin: Various
Venustus Cichlid (Nimbochromis venustus) is a semi-aggressive cichlid reaching 10 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 75 gallons.
Min Tank
75 gal
Max Size
10"
Temperature
75-82°F
pH
7.5-8.5
Lifespan
15 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
semi-aggressiveadvancedcarnivore
Care Tips
- • Max size: 10"
- • Temp: 75-82°F
- • pH: 7.5-8.5
- • Can be kept alone
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet appropriate for Cichlidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Cichlidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 75 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 113 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 75–82°F
- pH Range
- 7.5–8.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- Yes
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- fast
Typical semi-aggressive Cichlidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 15 years
Ideal For
75 gallon
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