Demasoni cichlid
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Familie : Cichlidae
Pseudotropheus demasoni is a small, brightly colored mbuna cichlid popular in the aquarium trade for its blue and black stripes. It is endemic to Lake Malawi.
Beschreibung
This fish reaches about 7–8 cm in adulthood. Males display vivid blue and black vertical stripes, while females are duller. It has an elongated body and a downward-facing mouth, typical of mbunas. Its behavior is territorial and aggressive, especially towards conspecifics. It lives in hierarchical groups in rocky areas. Reproduction is by maternal mouthbrooding.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rocky shores and coastal areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Keep temperature between 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5, and GH 10–20. A minimum tank size of 100 liters is recommended for a group. Diet should be mainly vegetable-based (spirulina, vegetables) with few animal proteins. Avoid keeping with very peaceful or small fish. Rocky hiding places are essential to reduce aggression. Perform regular water changes (20% weekly).