Scientific Name: Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Pronunciation: Cy-no-til-ar-pea-a species harr-a
Trade Name(s): White Top Hara
Distribution: Gallireya Reef
Habitat: Sandy areas with some rocks.
Diet: Aufwuchs, Zooplankton
Sexing: Males are bright blue, when in breeding dress they display black barring
Females are bright blue.
Maximum Size: 13cm
Temperature: 24 to 26c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability: Starting to show up in Oz (2011)
Comments: This is a fairly new species to Oz and yet to be bred in large numbers to support the hobby.
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 194
Retail Value: $40 - $60 @ 4cm
