Demasoni Cichlid

Demasoni Cichlids are beautifully colored with stripes of different blueish colors.  They need to be kept in large groups (10 or more) to help minimize aggression.

Lee Nachtigal [CC BY 2.0]
Lee Nachtigal [CC BY 2.0]

Category: African Cichlid

Common Names: Demasoni Cichlid, Dwarf Mbuna

Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus demasoni

Family: Cichlidae

Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Max Size: 4 Inches

Temperature: 72-84 F

pH: 7.6-8.6

Tank Level: Bottom

Colors: Blue, Black, White

Diet: Herbivore

Breeding: Moderate