Orthochromis stormsi tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.

Photo: Boulenger, George Albert, 1858-1937 · Public domain

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Orthochromis stormsi

Orthochromis stormsi is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 10.2 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–27 °C.

Size: 10.2 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–27 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–27 °C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusOrthochromis
SpeciesOrthochromis stormsi

Quick answers

Orthochromis stormsi size: how big does it get?: It grows to 10.2 cm (total length).
Orthochromis stormsi tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
Orthochromis stormsi water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Orthochromis stormsi: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.