Haplochromis obliquidens

Haplochromis obliquidens is the supplier name for this African cichlid listing. Current retail variants provide several approximate size grades; choose the supplied size in the selector rather than treating an adult-care figure as a dispatch promise. The fish is sold individually, without selectable sex.

The matched supplier care cards give 24–28°C, pH 6.5–8.0 and 5–20 dGH, with an adult planning size around 10 cm. These are working husbandry figures, not proof of an individual fish's wild locality or a universal maximum. Retain stable, clean water and plan for moderate care and territorial behaviour.

The existing 100-litre planning allowance is only a starting point: usable swimming space, territories and companions determine how much room is needed. Use a larger aquarium for a mixed display, create broken sight lines and establish mature filtration before introducing fish. No fixed lifespan is promised.

Haplochromis obliquidens essentials

• Adult planning size around 10 cm; long-term care commitment
• Mid-water swimmer for tanks of 100 litres up
• Supplier care guidance: 24–28°C, pH 6.5–8.0, hardness 5–20 dGH
• Omnivorous; moderate care level
• Semi-aggressive, occasionally territorial

Choose robust specialist cichlid companions only after checking adult space, temperament and water needs. Avoid small fish that may be bullied or eaten, highly aggressive species, slow-moving long-finned fish, and animals requiring soft acidic water.

A note for collectors

Use the current selector and checkout for supplied grade, price, availability and delivery choices. Prepare a mature filtered aquarium and quarantine arrangements before ordering. The first tropical aquarium guide explains cycling, water testing and stocking readiness; specialist cichlid compatibility needs separate consideration.