Pseudotropheus socolofi

Common name	Powder Blue cichlid, Pindani	© Sean Evans
Scientific name	Pseudotropheus socolofi
Synonyms
Size	4" (10cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	A large tank with many rock caves
Compatibility	Combine with other mbuna, a less aggressive species.
Temperature	23-28oC (73-82oF)
Water chemistry	Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12
Feeding	Herbivore - include a vegetable component in the diet.
Sexing	The sexes are identical in colour, but males have larger egg-spots and longer ventral fins.
Breeding	Mouthbrooder. Breeding males will defend a territory.
Comments	A fairly commonly encountered mbuna, which is not overly aggressive and makes a colourful addition to any mbuna tank.

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