Furcifer Featherfin Cichlid Care Guide
Cyathopharynx furcifer
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Bioload Score
12000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (74–80°F)
- pH Range
- 8.0 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 365L (96 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a diet rich in vegetable matter and protein.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with other similarly sized Tanganyikan cichlids, in a spacious, rocky setup.
Good to Know
Furcifer Featherfin Cichlids are known for their stunning coloration and elaborate courtship dances.
Gender Differences
Males display more vibrant colors and elaborate finnage.
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