Dambabe Damba (Paretroplus dambabe)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParetroplus dambabe

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDambabe, Damba Mipentina

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size10 in

Minimum tank size100 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 8-20 dGH

Appearance

Deep, disc-shaped silvery body that can flush orange to red on the flanks and fins in mature fish; closely resembles the pinstripe damba but lacks the fine striping.

Difficulty and care for the Dambabe Damba

Hard

Origin and habitat

Madagascar (northwest)

Keeper notes

Territorial when breeding but otherwise a fairly social, deep-bodied grazer best kept in a group. A critically endangered conservation species.

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