Tricolor Fulu “Makobe Island”

Remarks: The Tricolor Fulu (Neochromis omnicaeruleus) are found in several locations around Lake Victoria. The Makobe Island location has spectacular white and black OB patterned females, with rare sightings of OB patterned males. Typical males are blue-green with a bit of red in the forehead. They are considered to be one of the more aggressive Victorian cichlids.

Scientific Name: Neochromis omnicaeruleus “Makobe Island”

Common Name: Tricolor Fulu

Max Size: 5″

pH: 7.5-8.5

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 72-78°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Victoria, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Pundamilia nyererei
• Yellow Belly Hap
• Haplochromis sp. 44 “Thickskin Obliquidens”