Blue Orchid Cichlid
Blue Orchid Cichlid
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Aulonocaraorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivorous
Temp. Range
23°C - 28°C
Lifespan
6 - 10 years
Habitat
African Rift Lake Sandy Rock Transition Zone
Space Needed
minimum 55 gallon tank
ph
7.8 - 8.6
water hardness
hard to very hard
Care Notes & Health
A relatively peaceful, mild-tempered African peacock cichlid that sifts through sandy substrates to look for food. Prone to being bullied by hyper-aggressive Mbuna cichlids, so tankmates should be selected carefully. Requires pristine, highly oxygenated water conditions.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Malawi bloatIchFin rotHole-in-the-head disease
Toxic To
Soft acidic waterHigh ammoniaHigh nitriteCopper sulfate
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