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Red Top Ice Blue Cichlid 4/6cm

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

(Metraclima Greshakei)

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.

What is its maximum size?
15cm.

Where are they from?
This mbuna cichlid originates from the rocky areas of the south east part of Lake Malawi.

What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are moderately hard with a temperature of 23-28°c. PH 7.8-8.6.

What do you feed them?
Will eat almost any food, offer pellets, frozen food and flake.

How compatible is it with other fish?
As with other Malawi Cichlids it is important to provide plenty of rocks for hiding places. Tank mates should be mbuna of a similar temperament.

How do you breed them?
A maternal mouth brooder. The male has a light blue body with bright orange fins, females are more brown bodied. The female will lay unfertilised eggs on a flat stone; she will then take eggs into her mouth and follow the male until he releases sperm. The female will tend to the eggs; feed the fry on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Purchase Size 4-6cm

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Price Each: £5.95

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