Gnathochromis permaxillaris tank size: what is the minimum?

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

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Gnathochromis permaxillaris

Gnathochromis permaxillaris is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 15 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–27 °C.

Size: 15 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–27 °C
pH: 7.5–9.0
Tank footprint: 120 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–27 °C

pH7.5–9.0

Hardness8–25 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusGnathochromis
SpeciesGnathochromis permaxillaris

Quick answers

Gnathochromis permaxillaris size: how big does it get?: It grows to 15 cm (total length).
Gnathochromis permaxillaris tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
Gnathochromis permaxillaris water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 7.5–9.0, hardness 8–25 °dGH.
Gnathochromis permaxillaris: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.