Description
Remarks: Black orange dorsal (Otopharynx lithobates “Black Orange Dorsal”) are a line-bred strain not found in the wild. Females are gray with dark blotches across their body, including faint vertical bars, the three black spots typical in Otopharynx species, and several blotches near the base of the dorsal fin. Males will turn dark-blue/black and receive an orange “blaze,” or streak, from their nose to their dorsal fin. They typically inhabit caves, while females forage for food in the rocky surroundings. The strain we carry is a high quality German strain displaying rich color while still having healthy genetics.
Scientific Name: Otopharynx lithobates “Black Orange Dorsal”
Common Name: Black Orange Dorsal
Max Size: 6″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred – German Strain
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Aulonocara sp. Dragon Blood – Black Spot
Aulonocara sp. Blue Dragon Blood
Blue Dolphin
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