CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Cynotilapia pulpican 'Afra Cichlid'
Cynotilapia pulpican
Origin: Lake Malawi
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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
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; Malawi community
About
Cynotilapia pulpican, the Afra Cichlid, is a small, active mbuna with blue and white vertical barring. One of the smallest mbuna species. Males are brilliant blue; females grey-brown. Very active and bold. Best kept in Malawi biotope.
Care Guide
Malawi biotope 150 L+. pH 7.8–8.5. Rocky substrate. Temperature 24–28°C. Feed spirulina pellets and quality cichlid food. 1 male to 3+ females to reduce aggression.
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