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Copadichromis borleyi 'Kadango Red Fin'
Copadichromis borleyi
Origin: Lake Malawi (Kadango)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive only when breeding
About
Copadichromis borleyi 'Kadango', the Kadango Red Fin Cichlid, is one of the most spectacular Malawi utaka cichlids — males display brilliant blue body with vivid red-orange fins. Peaceable open-water swimmer. Best in large Malawi hap/utaka biotope.
Care Guide
300 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Sandy substrate with open swimming. Feed quality cichlid pellets. 1 male to 4+ females. Peaceful with large Malawi species.
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