| Cyrtocara moorii (dolphin cichlids) |
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| Written by Justin B Cook | ||
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Scientific name: Cyrtocara moorii Common name: Dolphin cichlid, blue dolphin cichlids Region: Lake Malawi Size: 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimetres). Males are larger, usually with a pronounced hump on the head.
Water Chemistry: pH: 7.2 to 8.8, dGH range: 10.0 to 18.0 Temperature: 74-78 Aggression: not agressive Compatibility: Very easy to keep with other fish. In fact, this is a great fish to keep with timid species, as they're quite active, and will draw the other fish out. Diet: Omnivorous Breeding: I have not yet bred these fish, but any research I've done indicates that they need to be at least 18 months old to breed. General: I know that dolphin cichlids have declined in popularity over the past few years, but I still love them. I would consider no Malawi tank complete without a couple of these fun fish. They are full of personality, very active, and won't give their tankmates any trouble. Generally speaking they're a very rewarding cichlid to keep.
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Color: Blueish grey