What tank size does a Red Fin Borleyi Kadango need?

A Red Fin Borleyi Kadango requires a minimum tank size of 300 litres (79 US gallons).

What temperature do Red Fin Borleyi Kadango need?

Red Fin Borleyi Kadango thrive in water temperatures between 24–28°C (75–82°F).

How hard is it to breed Red Fin Borleyi Kadango?

Breeding Red Fin Borleyi Kadango is considered moderate.

Red Fin Borleyi Kadango Care Guide

Copadichromis borleyi

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Semi-AggressiveModerate

Max Size: 15 cm / 5.9"
Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH Range: 7.5 – 8.6
Min Tank Size: 300L (79 gal)
Min Group Size: 4 fish
Tank Level: Bottom-Mid
Origin: Africa
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Difficulty: Moderate
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate

Diet

Omnivorous, feeding mainly on zooplankton and other small aquatic invertebrates with some algae and plant matter.

Community Compatibility

Suitable tankmates include similarly sized peaceful Malawi haplochromines and other non-aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids with compatible water requirements.

Good to Know

The Red Fin Borleyi Kadango is a regional colour form of Copadichromis borleyi, a Lake Malawi mouthbrooding cichlid whose males become dramatically brighter when displaying.

Gender Differences

Males grow larger and develop vivid blue body colour with red or orange fins, while females remain smaller and mostly silvery brown or grey.

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