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Profile and Description of African Cichlids

Cyrtocara Moorii (Blue Dolphin)

A holding female Moorii Description This is a relatively easy fish to keep but best in a group with a tank size of at least 55 gallon. Grows at a fast rate if fed frequently. Avoid keeping them with the more aggressive mbunas. Keep 1-2 males with a harem of 4-6  females and provide lots of hiding places. Can be housed with Frontosa. They looks spectacular with a group of black and white Frontosa. Articles on Tank Set-ups Tank set-ups Central America set-up Lake Tanganyika (Tropheus) Tank Set-up Orignial tank set-up

Profile Distribution : Lake Malawi Size : Up to 10 inches. PH : 7.2 to 8. Temperature : 240 C to 300 C  Hardness : Hard to very hard water. Diet : Omnivore. Flake, freeze fried & frozen and pellet food. Include vegetable food to bring out best coloring.    Breeding : Mouth brooders Sexual Difference :  Males are normally bigger.  Male Moorii (Photo Courtesy of Cichlid Forever)

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