Etia nguti information

[lonlangione]

CAn anyone give me some information on Etia nguti? Are they nasty to each other, water parameters etc. I have access to a "pair" right now locally. I wish there were more. I know Toyin has them, but he never answered my e-mails in the past.

Thanks

 

[Nebraska_cichlids]

Both Dave Schuhmacher and Dan Ye-Jennings currently have them on their lists.

 

[tjudy]

Etia nguti is a medium-size fish from the north western area of Cameroon... Mamfe. It is not collected often because access to Mamfe is very seasonal. Only during the 'long dry' season.

As far as care goes, think 'tilapia'. E. nguti is not particularly aggressive, but they do require some space (I would keep a pair in at least a 55-gallon). They do not bother other fish in the tank. Spawning has been reported, but nothing consistent. Water chemistry is not critical, but I suspect that to spawn and rear the eggs the fish will need softer water close to a neutral pH.

 

[lonlangione]

Thanks Ted. I may have to set up a 75 gallon and go get them.