Pinstripe Damba (Paretroplus menarambo)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParetroplus menarambo

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asParetroplus, Menarambo, Pinstripe Cichlid

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 silver body with fine dark pinstripes and a rosy to orange flush on the flanks and fins in mature fish; a handsome, substantial Madagascan cichlid.

Difficulty and care for the Pinstripe Damba

Hard

Origin and habitat

Madagascar (Lake Sarodrano region)

Keeper notes

Territorial when breeding but otherwise a fairly social, deep-bodied grazer that does best in a small group. Critically endangered in the wild and maintained largely through hobbyist conservation.

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