Flavus Cichlid (Pseudotropheus flavus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePseudotropheus flavus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDinghani, Chindongo flavus, Pombo Rocks Flavus

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

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

Appearance

Males develop blue-black bars with bright yellow dorsal and upper-body coloring; females and subdominant males duller. Yellow striping is the hallmark.

Difficulty and care for the Flavus Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Aggressive mbuna; keep harems of one male to multiple females. Males defend territories strongly when in breeding color.

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