aquarium
📖 Overview
Are not light shy and swim in the open. Have been discovered over many types of rock substrates even in very muddy water. Lives in rather deep water for such small species, specimens having been found as deep as 20 m, although they seem to prefer a range between 5 and 10 m. Always solitary. Omnivorous. Feeds on microorganisms and small fish . Aufwuchs eater . Forms temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns in caves.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 20; depth range ? - 20 m , usually 6 - 12 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 9°S Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
🌿 Ecology
microorganisms and small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Temporalis Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kanelivaljasahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julidochromis macrolepis | Borodin | 1931 | Synonym |
| Lamprologus macrolepis | Borodin | 1931 | Synonym |
| Perissodus burgeoni | Poll | 1942 | Synonym |
| Telmatochromis burgeoni | Poll | 1942 | Synonym |
| Telmatochromis lestradei | Poll | 1942 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 113 records indexed .
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