Cyrtocara moorii
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| Blue Dolphin Cichlid | |
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| Blue Dolphin Cichlid | |
| Species | Cyrtocara moorii |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
4-6 " (10.2-15.2cm) |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[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
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