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Name
Scientific name
Cynotilapia afra
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Dogtooth Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The dogtooth cichlid, Cynotilapia afra, is a Mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found around the rocky shoreline. It is easily confused with som…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 100 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Tanzania, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It's widely distributed along the northwest coast down to Ngara. Along the eastern coast it can be found between Makanjila Point and Ch…
Habitat
Rocky areas around the shoreline of the lake.
Aquarium size
100 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~90 litres.
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks, arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best. The species tends…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 29 °C pH: 7.5-8.5 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
C. afra will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the diet. …
Behaviour and compatibility
Belligerent and territorial. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be combined with other Mbuna. The tank should…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are far more colourful than females.
Reproduction
The breeding tank should be around 48" in length and furnished as suggested above. A pH of 8.0-8.5 and a temperature between 25 – 27 °C are ideal. A breeding g…
Notes
C. afra is easily confused with some species of Pseudotropheus, but can be distinguished by its smaller adult size and unicuspid (as opposed to bicuspid) teeth…
References
References
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