Blue Dolphin Cichlid
NameBlue Dolphin Cichlid
Scientific NameCyrtocara moorii
Common NamesBlue Dolphin Cichlid, Hump-head Cichlid, Malawi Blue Dolphin
FamilyCichlidae
OriginAfrica, Lake Malawi
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large, peaceful to semi-aggressive Lake Malawi Haps and Peacocks, Synodontis catfish, Frontosa Cichlids (in very large tanks)
Description
The Blue Dolphin Cichlid is a large, striking African cichlid known for its vibrant blue coloration and the prominent nuchal hump that develops on mature males. Native to Lake Malawi, these fish are generally peaceful for cichlids and make excellent additions to large community tanks with other similarly sized and tempered African cichlids.
