CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Pseudotropheus demasoni 'Demasoni Cichlid'
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Origin: Lake Malawi (Pombo Rocks)
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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
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (12–20+)
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- very aggressive; requires group of 12+ to manage
About
Pseudotropheus demasoni is a striking dwarf mbuna with intense blue and black horizontal striping. Highly aggressive despite small size — must be kept in large groups (12+) to distribute aggression effectively. Males and females look identical.
Care Guide
Malawi tank. Keep 12+ individuals. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Rocky biotope. Feed spirulina-based foods. Highly aggressive — needs very large groups to suppress dominant males attacking weaker fish.
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