what is the Biggest known african?

[Onion01]

i thought the biggest african was the emperor cichlid, over 3 feet long. it and the pbass are THE biggest cichlids out there

 

[tunerX]

i thought the biggest african was the emperor cichlid, over 3 feet long. it and the pbass are THE biggest cichlids out there

Emperor is the common name for the Microlepis. People say it gets to 36"+, and I looked for pics but the biggest WC reference I could find was 25.5 inches.

 

[johnptc]

i thought the biggest african was the emperor cichlid, over 3 feet long. it and the pbass are THE biggest cichlids out there

Boulengerochromis microlepis = emperor

 

[AquariumLover]

I would try it.

do you remember how much they were at petco? and how do i distinguish a male from female?

 

[Onion01]

Boulengerochromis microlepis = emperor

how many do you have?

 

[AquariumLover]

does that mean he has any?

 

[tunerX]

They were 29.99 at Petco. You can find them alot cheaper online though.

Chula Vista... There should be tons of LFS in your area.

 

[AquariumLover]

really? i can't seem to find any at all! if there are i swear they are hiding from me!

 

[AquariumLover]

1172 3rd Ave Ste D6

i go to 3rd ave all the time and have NEVER seen any type of pet store ever.

 

[etcbrown]

Here is a pic of a couple of B. microlepis. Rumor is that they do reach 36"