Variabilichromis moorii

Alternative names

 * Moore's Lamprologus

Synonyms

 * , (incorrect)

Sexing

 * Not an easy Cichlid to sex. Mature males tend to have longer finnage than mature females.

Tank compatibility

 * This cichlid is relatively peaceful, even when spawning. It's best kept in pairs with other similar-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that don't occupy the same areas as this cichlid. It should not be kept with more boisterous Mbuna cichlids.

Diet

 * This fish may accept most foods including cichlid pellets and flake, live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp, as well as some vegetable matter such as spirulina.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * These fish prefer a typical African Cichlid set up of rocky décor and caves with a sandy substrate. Excellent filtration is a must.

Behaviour

 * Relatively peaceful in African Cichlid standards.

Identification

 * Adults exhibit a dark patterning, but depending on locality, the fry may be dark (like adults), yellow or orange, with the yellow and orange juveniles taking on the adult colouration as they mature.