Red Fin Hap, also known as Goldfin Hap, is a type of cichlid fish from Lake Malawi in East Africa. It’s popular among aquarium enthusiasts.
This fish likes rocky areas, often near large boulders in shallow water.
Red Fin Haps gather in big groups around small rocky islands on sandy bottoms. Their main food source is plankton.
Red Fin Hap Interesting Facts
- Red Fin Hap (Copadichromis borleyi) is native to Lake Malawi, Africa.
- Prefers a pH range of 8.0 to 8.5 and a water temperature between 24°C to 26°C (75.2°F to 78.8°F).
- Grows up to 5.5 inches (14.0 centimeters) long and protects egg-laying areas on rocks.
- Females carry around 60 eggs in their mouths for protection.
Red Fin Hap Habitat
Red Fin Hap is a freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi in Africa.
It thrives in the middle depths of water (benthopelagic) and prefers a pH range of 8.0 to 8.5 and a hardness (dH) level of around 15 or more.
The ideal water temperature for this fish is between 24°C to 26°C (75.2°F to 78.8°F). It’s found living in tropical areas at latitudes between 9°S to 15°S.
| Water Temperature: | 24°C to 26°C (75.2°F to 78.8°F) |
| Water pH: | 8.0 to 8.5 pH |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Red Fin Hap Physical Characteristics
Size: 5.5 inches (14.0 centimeters)
Red Fin Hap grows up to 5.5 inches (14.0 centimeters) long.
Red Fin Hap Reproduction
Red Fin Hap is oviparous. Male Red Fin Haps protect areas on big rocks where females lay their eggs.
They either lay the eggs on the rock’s side or make a tiny nest with sand on top of the rock. Female Red Fin Haps carry about 60 eggs in their mouths for protection.
Red Fin Hap Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Copadichromis |
| Scientific Name: | Copadichromis borleyi |
| Also Known As: | Red Fin Hap, Goldfin Hap |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |