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Demasoni Cichlid (Pseudotropheus demasoni)
Demasoni Cichlid
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Demasoni Cichlid (Pseudotropheus demasoni)

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Black, Blue, White
Diet Herbivore
Water Conditions 76-82° F, KH 10-15, pH 7.8-8.6
Max. Size 3"
Family Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size 55 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Black, Blue, White
Diet Herbivore
Water Conditions 76-82° F, KH 10-15, pH 7.8-8.6
Max. Size 3"
Family Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size 55 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Demasoni Cichlid, Pseudotropheus demasoni, is a relatively uncommon cichlid, which originates from a specific rocky point called Pombo Rocks, within the waters of Lake Malawi located in Tanzania, Africa. The male of this species has dark blue or black vertical stripes with alternating lighter stripes of light blue to white. The male Demasoni Cichlid also displays the typical spots on the anal fin, and is considerably larger than the female. The female of this species is not as brilliantly colored, and lacks the spots on the anal fin.

A large aquarium with plenty of caves and hiding places is ideal for these fish. An aragonite-based substrate is recommended in order to maintain the necessary high pH and alkalinity.

For best results in spawning, the males should be kept with at least three females. The female will spawn on a flat rock, and will take the unfertilized eggs into her mouth and will follow closely behind the male until he releases the sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female will then incubate the eggs for approximately three weeks before releasing the fry. The fry can then be fed newly hatched brine shrimp, daphnia, or crushed flake food.

The Demasoni Cichlid needs to be fed vegetable rich foods in the form of flake food, dried seaweed and algae.

Approximate purchase size: Small: 1" to 1-3/4"; Medium: 1-3/4" to 2-1/2"

Customer Testimonials

D.K. [City Not Selected] , NJ
Demasoni are great fish. They are very pretty and fun to watch, but they tend to get agressive towards others. I find that if you keep them in pairs they are less agressive.
Jim O'C Syracuse , NY
These are by far my favorite cichlids! They have both looks and personality. I have some in a tank with Labidochromis Caeruleus, and the contrast is amazing. These fish are well worth the price in my opinion.
Sandy NY
I've enjoyed having a Demasoni Cichlid - he/she's quite beautiful. Mine is a bit skittish and hides most of the time, but when he graces us with his presense, he's fun to watch.
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