![]() The fin of the Venustus cichlid is designed for smooth and precise movements rather than fast swimming.Ī unique feature of the Venustus cichlids is that they have a single set of nostrils rather than the two which is in all the other fish types. Venustus cichlids have spiny rayon parts of their pelvic fin, anal, pectoral and dorsal regions of the body, which helps them discourage and evade predators. Like some saltwater fish like the parrotfish and wrasses, all cichlids have a common feature, which is another set of pharyngeal teeth in the throat along with their regular set of teeth. The juveniles have a similar appearance to the females, except that the background is much lighter which gives an almost silver-white appearance. The females have a yellow anal fin around the bottom half and a tail fin that is clear around the top. The brown patterns go along with a tan stripe that goes all the way from the top of the dorsal to the nose. The brown patterns over the body of the Venustus cichlid have given it the name of giraffe cichlid or simply the giraffe hap. The male develops a blue face and head around a solid gold body as it grows. They have a yellow body with patches of brown over them. The Venustus cichlids have a large mouth and an elongated body. When kept in an aquarium, this size is recorded to be even larger. Venustus cichlids have a lifespan of a maximum of ten years under proper care and grow to a height of up to 25 cm or ten inches. With the rise in commercial breeding of the Venustus cichlid, the breed is easily available, although it is quite hard to find the fish in the wild. It is commonly kept in larger tanks and is a cichlid lover’s favorite. ![]() ![]() It is high in demand by hobbyist aquarium keepers because of its unique color patterns and its interesting behavior. It is a large fish, which can grow up to the size of 11 inches inside an aquarium. Venustus Cichlid (Nimbochromis venustus) also known as Giraffe Cichlid is a popular aquarium cichlid species. ![]()
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