Blue Pundamilia (Pundamilia pundamilia)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePundamilia pundamilia

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asPundamilia, Blue Bar Victorian

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size3.5 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 7.5-8.6, GH 8-18 dGH

Appearance

Males show a metallic blue-grey body with black vertical bars and a pale blue dorsal sheen.

Difficulty and care for the Blue Pundamilia

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Victoria, Africa

Keeper notes

Aggressive Victorian; the blue sister species to nyererei, with which it hybridizes, so keep species pure with harem stocking.

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