(TROP-099) Starry Night Cichlid “Bleekeri” (Paratilapia Polleni) 2.00-2.50″

Starry Night Cichlid (Paratilapia Bleekeri)

Originated from Madagascar, the Starry Night Cichlidis now considered to be nearly endangered due to habitat loss and overfishing. A mature specimen, will show the coloration as the one seen in our picture. The Black base intensifies from a Brown to a solid Flat Black covered in white spots giving it the appearance of aGalaxy. A mature male will developa small hump on their forehead giving it an aggressive appearance.Paratilapia Bleekeriis endemic to the Betsiboka river drainage in the northwest portion of the island. The Starry Night can be housed with other similar Cichlids or

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