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Copadichromis borleyi
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| Borleyi Cichlid | |
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| Male Borleyi Cichlid "Kandango" | |
| Species | Copadichromis borleyi |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 5.512 in
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Borleyi Cichlid, Kandango Cichlid, Borleyi Goldfin Cichlid, Redfin Cichlid, Red Empress
[edit] Synonyms
- Haplochromis borleyi
[edit] Sexing
- Males have a blue face and head with a brown/orange body complete with a white band along the upper edge dorsal fin. Mature females and juveniles have different colouration, their bodies are steel grey with orange fins. These fish are mouthbrooders.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- One of the more peaceful Malawi Cichlids. Will usually mix well in a community of similar sized fish.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers rocky substrates with hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- Fairly peaceful although the male can be hard on the females during spawning.
[edit] Identification
- See sexing. There are regional variations on colour.
