Tanzania Spilonotus Hap (Protomelas spilonotus "Tanzania")

Tanzania Spilonotus Hap (Protomelas spilonotus "Tanzania")

Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.

Tanzania Spilonotus Hap is a Protomelas spilonotus form offering large-male display potential and locality-focused catalogue depth. Its future mature male presence makes it valuable for a high-end Malawi collection.

Why This Cichlid Stands Out

• Origin / Group: Lake Malawi, Tanzania trade/locality form
• Display Value: Its future mature male presence makes it valuable for a high-end Malawi collection.
• Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a roomy Malawi aquarium with sand, open swimming lanes, rock refuge and strong filtration.

Mature show males need substantial space and carefully matched tankmates; planned density is only appropriate in a large managed setup.

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

Offer balanced large-hap foods with measured supplementation.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Male colour is naturally expressed after more than one year of conditioning; no hormones are used.

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: Protomelas spilonotus "Tanzania"
• Adult Size: Approximately 18–20 cm
• Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why separate Tanzania and Mara Rocks Spilonotus pages?
Locality-labelled forms are searched and selected independently by serious Malawi hobbyists.

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