Summary : Originally from East Africa, this Cichlid has been introduced to many corners of the globe as a food source. It is a hardy species, able to survive in waters with a large pH range, a high level of pollution, and brackish waters with varied salinity. Introduced populations are most successful in canals, ponds and still or slow moving inlets of lakes and reservoirs.

Originally from East Africa, this Cichlid has been introduced to many corners of the globe as a food source. It is a hardy species, able to survive in waters with a large pH range, a high level of pollution, and brackish waters with varied salinity. Introduced populations are most successful in canals, ponds and still or slow moving inlets of lakes and reservoirs.

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