The Red Fin Kadango is a relatively peaceful species, and these fish are sometimes observed in large shoals in their natural habitat. In the home aquarium, groups can be maintained together, ideally consisting of one male with a harem of several females. However, if the tank is particularly voluminous, multiple males can be kept together (again with several females allocated to each), but do provide them with an abundance of hiding places/visual barriers so they are able to set up individual territories. Aggression will increase when ready to spawn, so careful observation is required. Suitable tankmates could include relatively peaceful rift lake fish such as other Haps, Aulonocara species, some of the more mild-mannered Mbuna, or Synodontis catfish etc. There are several geographical colour morphs available, including 'Mara Point', 'Mbenji', and 'Namalenje'.
Synonyms | Cyrtocara borleyi, Haplochromis borleyi |
Distribution | Lake Malawi, Africa. |
Maximum Size | 18cm (7.1") |
Temperature | 24-26°C |
Water Parameters | Hard, alkaline water essential. pH: 7.5-8.5, dH: up to 25 degrees. |
Compatibility | Malawi cichlid community |
Sexual Dimorphism | Mature males are larger, more colourful, and develop extended finnage. Females and juveniles are silver with red fins. |
Copadichichromis Borleyi 7-8cm
- Product Code: Lake Malawi Cichlid 14
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£16.00
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Tags: Lake Malawi Cichlid