Saulosi cichlid

Pseudotropheus saulosi

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwaterMbuna

Pseudotropheus saulosi is a modest-sized mbuna known for its bright male coloration. It is endemic to Lake Malawi and highly sought after in the aquarium trade.

Saulosi cichlid — photo 1 sur 3 — Gerard Delany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.51 / 3

Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Biotope

Lake Malawi

Lac africain, eau dure alcaline, cichlidés endémiques.

Description

Adult males reach about 7–8 cm and display an electric blue body with vertical black stripes, while females are yellow-orange. Their mouth is downward-facing for grazing algae. They are territorial and aggressive, especially among males. They live in groups in shallow rocky areas. Reproduction is by maternal mouthbrooding.

Habitat

Region :

Rocky shores and coastal areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH7.5–8.5

GH10–20 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Herbivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Temperament

Aggressive

Propagation

maternal mouthbrooder

Care notes

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5, GH 10–20. A minimum 100-liter tank is needed for a group. Diet should be rich in vegetables (spirulina, spinach). Avoid overly peaceful fish. Provide plenty of rocks to create territories. Change 20% water weekly. Strong filtration is recommended.

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