Burton's Mouthbrooder Care Guide
Astatotilapia burtoni
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Bioload Score
2600
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 114L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; requires a varied diet including high-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank with other African cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid very small or overly aggressive species that could be bullied or outcompete Burton's Mouthbrooder for food.
Good to Know
Astatotilapia burtoni is not only popular among aquarium enthusiasts for its striking colors and interesting behavior but also a subject of scientific research, particularly in the study of cichlid behavior, evolution, and genetics.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful, often displaying vivid blue or green bodies with yellow or red markings. Females are generally smaller and less colorful.
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