African Albino Cichlid
White Zombie Cichlid
a.k.a. Albino Socolofi, Snow White Cichlid
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Excellent beginner Mbuna Cichlid! Great for eating algae when other algae eaters cannot be used in a cichlid tank. Non territorial
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
Socolofi 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 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 Cobue & Mbweca.