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Otopharynx lithobates 'Sulphur Head Cichlid'
Otopharynx lithobates
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
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful for Malawi hap
About
Otopharynx lithobates, the Sulphur Head or Sulpherhead Cichlid, has a vivid yellow head and electric blue flanks on males. Dramatic bicolour that brightens under good lighting. Peaceful for a Malawi haplochromine — suitable for hap/peacock setups.
Care Guide
250 L+. Sandy substrate. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Feed quality haplochromine pellets. 1 male to 3–4 females. Gentle enough for mixed peacock/hap tanks.
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