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Name
Scientific name
Chindongo socolofi
Described by
Authority Johnson, Year 1974, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Powder Blue Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The powder blue cichlid, Chindongo socolofi, is a mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found along the Mozambique coast between Cobue and Tumbi Po…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
115mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Mozambique, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It occurs along the coast of Mozambique, between Cobue and Tumbi point, although it has been introduced elsewhere.
Habitat
It inhabits relatively shallow water in the intermediate zone where the rocky shoreline gives way to sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~154 litres.
Maintenance
Arrange piles of rockwork in such a way as to form lots of caves and hiding places, leaving some open areas for swimming. A sandy substrate is preferable.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not especially aggressive for a mbuna although still unsuited to the general community tank. It should not be kept with large or aggressive mbuna. Good tankmat…
Sexual dimorphism
Not an easy species to sex as both males and females exhibit the same bright "powder" blue colouration. The egg spots in the anal fin of the male tend to be la…
Reproduction
Not too difficult. Maternal mouthbrooder. Ideally it should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females, although it will often …
Notes
This common mbuna also goes by the names "Eduard's mbuna" and "Pindani". It is one of the most popular Rift Lake cichlids in the hobby due to its striking colo…
References
References
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