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Powder Blue African Cichlid

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Powder Blue African Cichlid

Pseudotropheus socolofi

Maximum size (min-max)

10.0 - 11.0 cm ( 3.9 - 4.3 in)


pH  7.5 - 8.9


GH  dGH 12.0 - 25.0 N


Temperature  23.0 - 27.0 C ( 73.4 - 80.6 F)


Place in the aquarium

Bottom levels


Lake Malawi West Africa

Food
The Powder Blue Cichlid is an omnivorous fish. Their diet should consist of mostly veggies and some live foods. 

Sexing
There are very subtle differences between the males and females of this species. Males will have a brighter blue color than females, almost as if they were shiny whitish-blue. Females have a pale, dull blue coloration. Males should have dummy egg spots which come in handy in the breeding process.

Breeding
This mouthbrooding cichlid may produce up to 60 fry in one brood. The female will hold the eggs/fry in her mouth for up to 3 weeks.

Lifespan
The Powder Blue Cichlid’s lifespan is between 5 and 8 years.

Origin
This species of cichlid is from Lake Malawi in the East African Rift Valley, on the coast of Mozambique.


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