Difference between revisions of "Copadichromis azureus"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| + | :Endemic to Lake Malawi. | ||
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| + | == Sexing == | ||
| + | :Mature males are vivid blue, females are a more grey colour with 3 black spots. Mature males are larger than females. Juvenile fish are all coloured as the mature female and males will develop the blue colours as they grow from about 8 months old. | ||
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :A reasonably peaceful African Cichlid, can be kept with other Malawi Cichlids of similar size and temperament. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :This fish eats plankton in the wild, and is not a fussy eater in captivity. Will take cichlid pellets, [[krill]] or [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers rock decor, no planting, a sandy substrate and a strong current. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Not as aggressive as some African Cichlids, likes rock work to hide in and needs open space to swim in. A sandy substrate is required if these fish are to breed as they dig nests. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :The males are a bright blue when mature, they are at their most colourful aged 10-12 months. They are blue with visible vertical bands, when younger they have three spots on their flanks. When mature the dorsal fin is edged with white. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:24, 13 December 2017
Azureus Cichlid
Azureus Cichlid
Copadichromis azureus
284 Litres (75 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
Freshwater
7.8 - 8.2
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-6 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Additional names
- Azureus Cichlid, Nkhomo Reef Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Haplochromis chrysonotus
Origin[edit]
- Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males are vivid blue, females are a more grey colour with 3 black spots. Mature males are larger than females. Juvenile fish are all coloured as the mature female and males will develop the blue colours as they grow from about 8 months old.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A reasonably peaceful African Cichlid, can be kept with other Malawi Cichlids of similar size and temperament.
Diet[edit]
- This fish eats plankton in the wild, and is not a fussy eater in captivity. Will take cichlid pellets, krill or brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers rock decor, no planting, a sandy substrate and a strong current.
Behaviour[edit]
- Not as aggressive as some African Cichlids, likes rock work to hide in and needs open space to swim in. A sandy substrate is required if these fish are to breed as they dig nests.
Identification[edit]
- The males are a bright blue when mature, they are at their most colourful aged 10-12 months. They are blue with visible vertical bands, when younger they have three spots on their flanks. When mature the dorsal fin is edged with white.
Pictures[edit]
Male
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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