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Demasoni Cichlid

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Chindongoorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata

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Care Requirements

Diet

Herbivorous

Temp. Range

23°C - 28°C

Lifespan

5 - 10 years

Habitat

African Rift Lake Rock Habitat

Space Needed

minimum 55 gallon tank

7.8 - 8.6

water hardness

hard to very hard

Despite its dwarf size, this Mbuna species is exceptionally aggressive and territorial. It must be kept either in large conspecific groups of 12 or more to spread intra-species aggression, or in a heavily overstocked community aquarium with other robust African cichlids.

Health & Vaccinations

Common Health Risks

Malawi bloatIchFin rotHole-in-the-head disease

Toxic To

Soft acidic waterHigh ammoniaHigh nitriteCopper sulfate