Pseudotropheus saulosi

Common name Picture of Pseudotropheus saulosi
Juvenile/female colouration
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans

Scientific name Pseudotropheus saulosi

Synonyms

Size 3" (7.5cm)

Origin Lake Malawi, East Africa

Tank setup Typical mbuna tank with many rock caves

Compatibility Combine with smaller and less aggressive mbuna species

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 algae and the small organisms within it. Provide a varied diet which includes a vegetable component, such as veggie/spirulina based flake.

Sexing Juveniles of this species are a solid bright yellow. At around 1.5-2" (5cm), males turn darker, with blue vertical stripes (much like Ps. demasoni).

Breeding Mouthbrooder. Breeding males will defend a territory.

Comments This striking little mbuna shows clear differences between the sexes once the fish reach around 2"/5cm, and is one of the less aggressive mbuna. It is therefore suited to smaller Malawi setups, with other similarly less aggressive 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		Juvenile/female colouration Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Pseudotropheus saulosi
Synonyms
Size	3" (7.5cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	Typical mbuna tank with many rock caves
Compatibility	Combine with smaller and less aggressive mbuna species
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 algae and the small organisms within it. Provide a varied diet which includes a vegetable component, such as veggie/spirulina based flake.
Sexing	Juveniles of this species are a solid bright yellow. At around 1.5-2" (5cm), males turn darker, with blue vertical stripes (much like Ps. demasoni).
Breeding	Mouthbrooder. Breeding males will defend a territory.
Comments	This striking little mbuna shows clear differences between the sexes once the fish reach around 2"/5cm, and is one of the less aggressive mbuna. It is therefore suited to smaller Malawi setups, with other similarly less aggressive species.