Lake Victoria Cichlids

At one time, there were over 500 different species of Lake Victoria Cichlids!

Unfortunately, the lake is in crisis caused by the introduction of the Nile perch in the 1950s and 1960s. This invasive species has completely disrupted the ecosystem and is believed to be responsible for the extinction of hundreds of species already.

Now, only a relative few species remain, struggling against the predations of the Nile perch and the changing conditions of the lake.

Lake Victoria cichlids tend to be moderately aggressive and territorial. In aquariums.

They are maternal mouthbrooders like many of their distant cousins in Lake Malawi, with females carrying the eggs and fry in a pouch in her throat for several weeks until they’re large enough to fend for themselves. They are fairly easy to breed in the home aquarium setting.

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Source:

https://cichlidguide.com