Abramites hypselonotus 88 Abudefduf saxatilis 241 Abudefduf sexfasciatus 241 Acanthurus achilles 236 Acanthurus japonicus 236 Acanthurus leucosternon 237 Acanthurus lineatus 237 Acanthurus olivaceus 237 Acanthurus pyroferus 236
These fish are similar in their habits to the mbuna cichlids of Lake Malawi, feeding on algae growing on rocks around the lake’s perimeter. The many different morphs, which vary widely in appearance, are often named after the area of the lake in which they occur.
The water of the East African lakes is generally hard and alkaline, although actual conditions vary from lake to lake. Lake Victoria is only moderately hard with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; water clarity is poor and quality unexceptional.
