Remarks: Yellow Belly Haps (Astatotilapia aeneocolor) are found in Lakes Albert, George, and Edward and behave much like their Victorian neighbors. Males will develop yellow bodies, red backs, and dark black fins. They are maternal mouthbrooders and do well in harem set-ups.

Scientific Name: Astatotilapia aeneocolor

Common Name: Yellow Belly Hap

Max Size: 6″

pH: 7.5-8.5

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 72-78

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Victoria basin, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Pundamilia macrocephala
• Haplochromis sp. 44 “Thickskin Obliquidens”
• Zebra Obliquidens