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Name
Scientific name
Copadichromis borleyi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Copadichromis borleyi is an Utaka cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where it shoals over rocky areas and isolated boulders at 5-20 metres. On…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It's been collected at numerous locations including Kadango, Nkhata Bay, Mpanga Rocks, Mbenji Island, Ipembi Rocks, Tchulutcha Reef, Cr…
Habitat
Primarily associated with rocky areas or isolated boulders in quite shallow (5-20 metres depth) water. It shoals in the open water in large numbers, often alon…
Aquarium size
Given its active nature it really shouldn't be kept in tanks measuring less than 150 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~304 litres.
Maintenance
As it's an open water species it needs plenty of swimming space. A substrate of sand is best. Add some rock piles to provide variation, hiding places and poten…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 29 °C pH: 7.5 to 8.5 Hardness: 10 to 25°H
Diet
Copadichromis are specialised zooplankton feeders, although they usually prove to be unfussy in captivity. Offer a good mixture of small live, frozen and dried…
Behaviour and compatibility
A generally peaceful species. It won't do well when kept alongside rowdy or belligerent tankmates and certainly should not be combined with Mbuna. Also avoid s…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, far more colourful and have longer fins than females.
Reproduction
Has been bred regularly in the hobby. It's a maternal mouthbrooder that utilises a similar breeding strategy to others in the genus. Ideally it should be spawn…
Notes
Together with the recently erected genus Mchenga, Copadichromis species form an exclusive group of Malawian cichlids commonly referred to as "Utaka" (prounounc…
References
References
No references