Copadochromis borleyi

Common name Redfin haplochromis Picture of Copadochromis borleyi
Juvenile
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans

Scientific name Copadochromis borleyi

Synonyms Haplochromis borleyi

Size 10" (25cm)

Origin Lake Malawi, East Africa

Tank setup A large tank (suggest 100 gallons plus) with some rock caves and plenty of open swimming space. Plants such as Vallis can be added.

Compatibility Combine with other Malawi species which are not too aggressive, such as similar sized 'Hap' species, or less aggressive mbuna in larger tanks.

Temperature 23-28^oC (73-82^oF)

Water chemistry Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12

Feeding Micropredator, feed flake and frozen foods.

Sexing Males are more colourful, females are relatively drab.

Breeding Mouthbrooder. The spawning site is usually a smooth flat boulder.

Malawi

Tanganyika

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Redfin haplochromis	Juvenile Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Copadochromis borleyi
Synonyms	Haplochromis borleyi
Size	10" (25cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	A large tank (suggest 100 gallons plus) with some rock caves and plenty of open swimming space. Plants such as Vallis can be added.
Compatibility	Combine with other Malawi species which are not too aggressive, such as similar sized 'Hap' species, or less aggressive mbuna in larger tanks.
Temperature	23-28^oC (73-82^oF)
Water chemistry	Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12
Feeding	Micropredator, feed flake and frozen foods.
Sexing	Males are more colourful, females are relatively drab.
Breeding	Mouthbrooder. The spawning site is usually a smooth flat boulder.