Yellow Tiger Cichlids Care Guide
Pseudotropheus crabro
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Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 20 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.6 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that grazes aufwuchs and algae but also consumes small invertebrates and fish eggs.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include robust Lake Malawi mbuna such as Rusty Cichlids, Acei Cichlids and compatible Yellow Labs in a spacious rocky African cichlid community.
Good to Know
The Yellow Tiger Cichlid is also called the Bumblebee Cichlid because its yellow-and-black pattern resembles a bumblebee, although mature males can become almost entirely dark.
Gender Differences
Males generally grow larger and develop stronger coloration, more conspicuous egg spots and breeding markings, while females are usually smaller and less intensely colored.
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