Stomatepia pindu
Remarks: Stomatepia pindu are endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon. This lake is in a crater of a volcano, and it is being impacted by humans through water removal and deforestation. The fish are considered critically endangered as a result of the impacts and their limited range in the wild. These are being bred in the United States in an effort to keep the species from going extinct.
Scientific Name: Stomatepia pindu
Common Name:
Max Size: 6"
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 72-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: West Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.
Tank Mate Options:
- Congo Tetra
- Synodontis ocellifer
- Synodontis eupterus
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Description
Remarks: Stomatepia pindu are endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon. This lake is in a crater of a volcano, and it is being impacted by humans through water removal and deforestation. The fish are considered critically endangered as a result of the impacts and their limited range in the wild. These are being bred in the United States in an effort to keep the species from going extinct.
Scientific Name: Stomatepia pindu
Common Name:
Max Size: 6"
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 72-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: West Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.
Tank Mate Options:
- Congo Tetra
- Synodontis ocellifer
- Synodontis eupterus
