Hippo Point Salmon Cichlid Care Guide
Ptyochromis sp 'Hippo Point Salmon'
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Bioload Score
8000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Victoria
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers a diet of live and frozen foods, supplemented with cichlid pellets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for large tanks with other similarly sized and tempered fish.
Good to Know
Hippo Point Salmon Cichlids are admired for their striking coloration and are a rare find in the aquarium hobby.
Gender Differences
Males are more colorful and aggressive.
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