Blue Dolphin Cichlid Care Guide
Cyrtocara moorii
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Bioload Score
13200
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 300L (79 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Blue Dolphin Cichlids can be kept with other Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament.
Gender Differences
Males and females exhibit similar coloration. However, males may develop elongated anal and dorsal fins as they mature.
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