Chilumba Cichlid

About the Chilumba Cichlid

Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids

Care Level:

Origin: Africa, Lake Malawi

Compatibility/Temperament: 3

Description

Peaceful fish when young or alone or in a community tank. Males my fight for dominance but injuries seldom result. Males are spelndid blue while females are drab gray with vertical brown stripes.

Chilumba Cichlid Diet

Vegetable based flake food, small Malawi cichlid pellets, high protein diets should be avoided.

Size

Ideal water parameters for Chilumba Cichlid

The Chilumba Cichlid should be kept in an aquarium with the temperature ranging from 72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and a Ph of around 8.5.