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Pseudotropheus fainzilberi

Fainzilber's Cichlid, Fainzilber's Mbuna
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.8–8.8
dGH
10–25 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
100 L
Pseudotropheus fainzilberi, a vibrant and active Mbuna cichlid, is particularly suited for aquarists with experience in managing territorial species. Common in rocky habitats, this species requires plenty of hiding spaces in a tank and prefers to be housed with similar fish to mitigate aggression. When establishing a tank, focus on recreating the natural rocky and cave-rich environments of Lake Malawi to provide essential hiding spots and mimic its natural settings.

Water parameters

Hardness
10–25 ppm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.8–8.8

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L

Distribution

Malawi.