Blue Dolphin Cichlid - cyrtocara moorii- (No Online Purchases)

Name: Blue Dolphin Cichlid / Malawi Blue Dolphin. - In store pick up only

Scientific Name: Cyrtocara moorii

Description: An attractive African cichlid with a powder-blue body and a distinctive forehead hump that develops with maturity. Relatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, although males can become territorial during breeding. Their large adult size makes them best suited to spacious aquariums.

Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa, where they inhabit shallow areas with sandy substrates.

pH: Approximately 7.8–8.5; prefers hard, alkaline water.

Temperature: Around 24–28°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 20–25 cm, with males generally larger than females.

Lifespan: Approximately 10 years or more with good care.

Food: Primarily carnivorous. Feed quality cichlid pellets, supplemented with frozen mysis, brine shrimp, krill and small pieces of prawn. Provide a varied diet and avoid mammal meat.

Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized, relatively peaceful Malawi haps and suitable peacock cichlids. Avoid highly aggressive mbuna, fin-nipping fish and small fish that could be swallowed. In a sufficiently large aquarium, one male with several females can help distribute breeding attention.

Habitat: Provide a large freshwater aquarium, ideally at least 150 cm long, with a sandy substrate and plenty of open swimming space. Position rocks and shelters around the edges without crowding the tank. Strong filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes are essential.