Nanochromis parilus

Females have a purple-tinged belly and are often more colorful. Males have stripes on the upper half of the caudal fin, while females lack spots on its lower portion.

Adult length: Up to 8 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 22–25 °C
pH: 6–7
Hardness: 1–8 dGH

Natural habitat: Common along slower-flowing margins of the Congo River.

Similar to N. nudiceps; the combination of caudal-fin patterns offers an identification clue. Soft, acidic water and stable care conditions remain important.

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Social behaviour and territory

A compatible pair is preferable, as aggression toward its own species is pronounced. Around 60×30 cm of footprint per pair is a reference.

Diet and feeding

Live and frozen foods should form the main diet, supplemented with suitably sized dry food.

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