Remarks: Haplochromis sp. Kenya Gold are a smaller species that only max out around 3 inches. They are found throughout Lake Victoria and are not known to be very aggressive.

Spawning is relatively easy and proceeds as a typical maternal mouthbrooder. Spawns of 20-30 fry will be raised by the mother until they become free-swimming. While the female is mouthbrooding, she may become victim of aggression by other fish, so a spare tank for isolation would not be a bad idea.

Scientific Name: Haplochromis sp. Kenya Gold

Common Name: Kenya Gold Hap

Max Size: 3″

pH: 7.5-8.5

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 72-78

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Victoria, 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:

• Yellow Belly Hap
• Zebra Obliquidens
• Fire Uganda