Nimbochromis linni - 1.25 -2.25 inches

Tank raised by Florida fish farmer or hobbyist Scientific Name: Nimbochromis linni; this fish is similar to the livingstoni it that it is an aggressive predator and shares that unique hunting style of feigning death to fool its victims. This piscivore reaches a maximum size of 10 inches and enjoys a diet of Red Zebra Stampede and Rainbow Zebra foods, supplemented with Krill. . A tank size of 55 gallon and larger is recommended and temp of 78 to 82 degrees and an aquarium or cichlid salt at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons is also helpful. Nimbochromis linni, a highly specialized ambush predator...Through his perfect camouflage colors (shared with the close species Nimbochromis polystigma) he's almost invisible in the rocky habitat. There he moves from cave to cave to find young inexperienced Mbuna. When he sees one of these juveniles he settles down at the edge of a rock where he waits motionless until his prey shows up again. Once the young Mbuna gets within reach the linni sucks it in with his bulging out mouth. . Some great videos below