Cyrtocara moorii

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Blue Dolphin Cichlid
Blue Dolphin Cichlid
Species	Cyrtocara moorii
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L)
Size	20.32 cm 7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)
pH	7.8 - 8.2
Temp.	298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Blue Lumphead, Hump-Head

[edit] Sexing

Mature males have a nuchal hump, giving them their 'Humphead' common name.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should be kept in a large Malawi Cichlid species tank preferrably, and must not be kept with overly aggressive cichlids. The Blue Dolphin is usually fairly peaceful except when it's spawning.

[edit] Diet

Not a fussy eater, will take most foods including cichlid pellets, krill and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers rock decor with large amounts of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

Relatively peaceful, may come to blows with other overly dominant cichlids housed with it, and will defend itself when spawning.

[edit] Identification

This cichlid is slender and coloured a vivid baby blue. Males display a nuchal hump when mature.

[edit] Pictures

Male

Male

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Tims Tropicals