At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Haplochromis Livingstoni. Here are our shipping guidelines:
- 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
- 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
- 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
- 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.
Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:
- 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
- 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
- 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
- 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
The Haplochromis Livingstoni, also known as Livingston’s Cichlid, is a striking species known for its ability to play dead to lure prey, showcasing unique behaviors among African cichlids. With its distinctive color changes during breeding and feeding, it presents a dynamic display in the aquarium.
- Impressive hunting strategy that fascinates observers
- Dynamic coloration shifts that enhance its visual appeal
- Large size and commanding presence in the aquarium
- Relatively peaceful with other large fish, making it suitable for specific community setups
- Temperature: 74° – 78° F (23° – 26° C)
- pH: 7.5 – 8.5
- KH: 10-15 dKH
- Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
- Diet: Omnivorous but primarily predatory; includes live or frozen fish, insects, and high-quality cichlid pellets for balanced nutrition.
- Social Behavior: Can be aggressive during feeding and breeding; best kept with other large species that can hold their own.
- Origin: Native to Lake Malawi, Africa
- Average Adult Size: 8 – 10 inches (20 – 25 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 3 – 5 inches (7.6 – 12.7 cm)



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