Remarks: Yellow Belly Haps (Astatotilapia aeneocolor) are found in Lakes Albert, George, and Edward and behave much like their Victorian neighbors. Males will develop yellow bodies, red backs, and dark black fins. They are maternal mouthbrooders and do well in harem set-ups.
Scientific Name: Astatotilapia aeneocolor
Common Name: Yellow Belly Hap
Max Size: 6″
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 72-78°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Victoria basin, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
- Pundamilia macrocephala
- Haplochromis sp. 44 “Thickskin Obliquidens”
- Zebra Obliquidens