Pseudotropheus demasoni

Common name Picture of Pseudotropheus demasoni

Male and female, with young fry in the background.
© Sean Evans

Scientific name Pseudotropheus demasoni

Synonyms

Size 3" (7.5cm)

Origin Lake Malawi, East Africa

Tank setup A large tank with many rock caves

Compatibility Combine with other mbuna species, quite aggressive

Temperature 23-28^oC (73-82^oF)

Water chemistry Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12

Feeding Feeds on aufwuchs and algae - include a vegetable component in the diet.

Sexing Colouration of males and females is identical. Males are normally bolder.

Breeding Mouthbrooder

Comments This species can be quite aggressive for its size, particularly towards conspecifics (i.e. others of its own species).

See also the Malawi mbuna section for more detailed info on keeping and breeding the Malawi mbuna cichlids.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name		Male and female, with young fry in the background. `© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Pseudotropheus demasoni
Synonyms
Size	3" (7.5cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	A large tank with many rock caves
Compatibility	Combine with other mbuna species, quite aggressive
Temperature	23-28^oC (73-82^oF)
Water chemistry	Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12
Feeding	Feeds on aufwuchs and algae - include a vegetable component in the diet.
Sexing	Colouration of males and females is identical. Males are normally bolder.
Breeding	Mouthbrooder
Comments	This species can be quite aggressive for its size, particularly towards conspecifics (i.e. others of its own species).