Benithochromis & Chromidotilapia

[peterK]

How big can grow cichlid species of genus Benithochromis and Chromidotilapia?

Can we call them ‘dwarf cichlids’?


Peter

 

[Randall]

Sizes for Benitochromis & Chromidotilapia

Hello Peter,

Of the six described Benitochromis species, they all grow to nearly 5", except B. ufermanni, which grows to nearly 4". Of the Chromidotilapia species, most grow to about 4"-5", except the giants, C. kingsleyae and C. regani, which grow to about 5.5"-6", and the runt, C. nana, which grows to about 3". The later species, however, is not available in the US hobby.

Due to their smaller size and milder temperments, we can consider these interesting fishes dwarf cichlids.

Go for it!

All the best,

Randall Kohn

 

[peterK]

Thanks Randall,

I have read , that C. kingsleyae grows to approx. 7,5".

What do you think?

Greetings,
Peter

P.S. I live in country, does not have access to such fish as Chromidotilapia or Benitochromis:frown:

 

[Randall]

Chromidotilapia kingsleyae

Hello Peter,

In captivity, a remarkable Chromidotilapia kingsleyae male can grow to 7 inches, perhaps more.

All the best,

Randall Kohn