Chalinochromis brichardi
Origin and locale/variety: Wide Distribution, Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
Size: Adults are usually 2.5 to 4.0 inches in aquarium environment.
Chalinochromis brichardi are suitable fish for a Tanganyikan community display. This species is often found with Juliodochromis, Telmatochromis, Lamprologus, Petrochromis and Tropheus species.
The Chalinochromis brichardi owes its name from Belgian, Pierre Brichard. Brichard was responsible for exports from the lake as early as 1971, and the publishing of the first good book on Tanganyikan cichlids.
SPAWNING Chalinochromis brichardi 'Masked' by Michael McKinney
Summary: Michael had some difficulties in dealing with the behaviour of the dominant male of this Lake Tanganyika cave spawner.
A tank housing some Chalinochromis brichardi. Please note that the hobbyist took care to bring a large Anubia to make his fish feel better in this bare bottom tank during the auction.
SS: Chalinochromis brichardi, this species resembles a young Melanochromis auratus.
HAB: Eastern Africa; found at depths of 6-15 feet (1.8 to 4.6 meters) in rocky zones on the northwestern shore of Lake Tanganyika.
S: bottom, middle ...
 See also: Fish, Brichardi, Cichlid, Species, Water
  
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