Tetrastigma Hap (Otopharynx tetrastigma)
Tetrastigma Hap (Otopharynx tetrastigma)
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Tetrastigma Hap is a draft Otopharynx tetrastigma product page created from past supplier availability and retained for future photo confirmation. It supports a deeper Otopharynx authority cluster alongside Lithobates.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi, identity to confirm
- Display Value: It supports a deeper Otopharynx authority cluster alongside Lithobates.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Provide sand, open swimming room and stable Malawi water in an adequately sized setup.
Mature male housing requires careful compatibility and space planning.
For compatible African cichlid displays, a thoughtfully planned moderately higher stocking density can help diffuse aggression, but only when aquarium footprint, filtration, oxygenation, rockwork or visual barriers, and maintenance are all sufficient.
Feeding
Feed quality Malawi cichlid foods with measured supplementation.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Natural mature colour only; no hormones are used to boost colour.
Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard
All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.
Care Summary
- Scientific / Listing Name: Otopharynx tetrastigma
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–18 cm; confirm line
- Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this relate to Lithobates Hap?
It is recorded by the supplier as a separate Otopharynx species, but activation should follow image confirmation.
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