Family: | CICHLIDAE |
Species: |
Pseudotropheus crabro |
Common Name: |
Bumblebee cichlid |
Size: | 4″ (10cm) |
Habitat: | AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
Min Tank Size: | Nothing smaller than a 30 gallon. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen. |
Behavior: | Agressive, like most mbuna. |
Water: | 75 – 84°F (24-29°C), pH: 7.5 – 8.8, Water Hardness: Hard ,12-25 dH |
Care: | Easy. |
Communities: | Mbuna community tank. Keep one male with several females. |
Suitability: | Good for those who can maintain a mbuna tank. |