Egyptian Mouthbrooder

Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor

Origin: Nile delta, East Africa

Water Parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

15 °C35 °C

pH6.5–8

GH (Hardness)3–15 °dGH

0 °dGH30 °dGH

KH (Alkalinity)1–10 °dKH

0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size: 7.5 cm
Min Tank: 60 L
Lifespan: 5–8
Swimming Level: middle
Schooling: No
Diet: omnivore
Temperament: Peaceful; mild male rivalry

About

Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor, the Egyptian Mouthbrooder, is one of the smallest cichlids kept in the hobby. Males display brilliant emerald-green and red scaling; females are subtly attractive. A biparental mouthbrooder in which the female is primarily responsible for incubating and caring for fry. Its peaceful temperament and tolerance for a wide range of water conditions make it suitable for community tanks with tetras, livebearers, and peaceful West African species. Easy to breed.

Care Guide

Peaceful community tank. Temperature 22–28 °C, wide pH tolerance (6.5–8.0). Feed quality flake, micro-pellets, frozen daphnia. Males display to each other but rarely fight. 60+ L adequate for a trio.

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