Rusty Cichlid
Rusty Cichlid
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Iodotropheusorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Omnivorous
Temp. Range
23°C - 28°C
Lifespan
5 - 10 years
Habitat
African Rift Lake Rock Habitat
Space Needed
minimum 50 gallon tank
ph
7.8 - 8.6
water hardness
hard to very hard
Care Notes & Health
One of the smallest and least aggressive Mbuna cichlids, making it an ideal choice for multi-species African cichlid communities. Requires ample rocky structures and caves to form minimal nesting territories. Does best on a high-alkalinity water regime and a diet high in vegetable matter.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Malawi bloatIchFin rotHole-in-the-head disease
Toxic To
Soft acidic waterHigh ammoniaHigh nitriteCopper sulfate
Interactive Connections
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