Yellow-Tailed Violet Cichlid (Gephyrochromis moorii)

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Yellow-Tailed Violet Cichlid

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Yellow-Tailed Violet Cichlid

Gephyrochromis moorii

95 Litres (25 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.8 - 8.6

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae






Tank compatibility

Must only be kept in an African Cichlid species tank with semi-aggressive tank mates. This Cichlid is best kept in groups of three or more and be allowed space to set up territories.


Diet

Likes a varied diet and will sift through the substrate looking for food.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

Must have a sandy substrate and prefers rock décor.

Pictures

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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