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.

Color: Blueish grey

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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