Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCyrtocara moorii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asMalawi Blue Dolphin, Hump-head Cichlid, Moorii, Haplochromis moorii

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size8 in

Minimum tank size100 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Solid powder-blue body with a pronounced nuchal hump (especially males) and a dolphin-like blunt head. Both sexes blue.

Difficulty and care for the Blue Dolphin Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Peaceful but large hap; can be kept in small groups (it is fairly social) as well as harems. Mild for its size, but will eat very small fish.

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