Venustus Cichlid – 5" Male

Venustus Cichlid – 5" Male – Actual Fish Pictured

Scientific Name: Nimbochromis venustus
Common Name: Venustus Cichlid / Giraffe Hap
Size: Approximately 5 inches
Sex: Male
You Receive: The actual fish pictured

This is a beautiful male Venustus Cichlid, approximately 5 inches in size. Venustus are one of the classic African Haps from Lake Malawi, known for their distinctive giraffe-like pattern and impressive adult coloration.

This is a larger African cichlid that does best with other appropriately sized Malawi cichlids. Provide plenty of swimming room, good filtration, and rockwork or other structure for territories.

Care Information

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive / aggressive
• Adult Size: Approximately 8–10 inches
• Temperature: 76–82°F
• pH: 7.5–8.5
• Diet: Omnivore; quality pellets, flakes, and appropriate frozen foods
• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons recommended

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are professionally packed with oxygen in an insulated shipping box.

Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday.

Please verify that this species is legal to own in your state or locality before ordering.

Actual fish pictured — you will receive this fish.