Kotsovato Damba (Paretroplus kieneri)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParetroplus kieneri

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asKieneri, Kotsovato Cichlid, Madagascar Damba

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size7 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

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

Appearance

Deep, rounded silver body with a darker back, sometimes flushing orange-red on the flanks and fins in mature fish; a hardy, attractive Madagascan damba.

Difficulty and care for the Kotsovato Damba

Hard

Origin and habitat

Madagascar (northwest rivers)

Keeper notes

Territorial when breeding but otherwise a relatively social damba; does best with conspecifics in a large tank. A conservation-priority species.

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