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Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid (Astatotilapia latifasciata)
24–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 200L
£12.74£14.99
Haplochromis obliquidens, a compact Lake Victoria hap for 100L+ alkaline tanks. Moderate care, semi-aggressive, 22-26C, pH 7.2-8.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Haplochromis obliquidens
Haplochromis obliquidens bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Haplochromis obliquidens, a compact Lake Victoria hap for 100L+ alkaline tanks. Moderate care, semi-aggressive, 22-26C, pH 7.2-8.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
UK stock lists lean heavily on Malawi and Tanganyika, so a genuine Victorian haplochromine like Haplochromis obliquidens is a refreshing find. Compact at around 8.9 cm, it brings the lively mid-water energy this group is known for without demanding a huge aquarium — 100 litres is the recorded minimum, which puts it within reach of far more keepers than most African cichlids.
Conditions follow the hard-and-alkaline African template: 22–26 °C, pH 7.2–8.5 and 8–20 dGH. It is an unfussy omnivore rated at moderate care, with a recorded lifespan of about five years. Like most haps it is semi-aggressive and can become territorial as it matures, so aquascape with broken sight lines and keep an eye on tank dynamics. We list it within our Lake Malawi and Victoria cichlid range, and its compatibility profile points squarely at Victorian company.
The 100-litre entry point deserves emphasis, because it changes who can realistically keep this fish. Most of the African cichlids on our books ask for considerably more volume, whereas this hap fits a standard mid-size aquarium provided the chemistry holds at pH 7.2–8.5 with hardness between 8 and 20 dGH. Test and stabilise the water before the fish arrives rather than after; with a five-year recorded lifespan, every month spent troubleshooting parameters is a month of the fish's prime you don't get back.
Its natural company is other Lake Victoria cichlids of similar size and temperament; robust fish with matching water requirements can join in if the tank is generous. Steer clear of small fish it could bully or eat, very aggressive cichlids, slow-moving long-finned fish, and anything that needs soft, acidic water.
Victorian haps rarely linger in stock, and this species sits firmly in collector territory — when it sells through, restocks are unpredictable. Order online and your fish travels by licensed live-animal courier anywhere in the UK, with a live arrival guarantee as standard.
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