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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.
 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 <
p class="breeding">How to breed: 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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