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Name
Scientific name
Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Dwarf Egyptian Mouth-brooder
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The dwarf Egyptian mouth-brooder, Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor, is a small cichlid from Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. O…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.2
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Egypt, Rwanda, Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania and Kenya.
Habitat
It is found in streams, ponds and lake tributaries. The water is usually slow-moving or completely still, and the fish are commonly found around the stems of a…
Aquarium size
24" x 15" x 12" (60cm x 37.5cm x 30cm) - 71 litres is suitable for a pair. A larger tank is needed for a harem.
Maintenance
The tank should contain plenty of hiding places. Clay pot caves, roots and pieces of driftwood can all be used. Plants are not essential but the fish will appr…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.2 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
Will accept most foods. A good quality cichlid pellet can be fed as staple, but ensure the diet is varied with regular feedings of live and frozen foods.
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be aggressive towards other species inhabiting the lower reaches of the aquarium. If you wish to keep it with other dwarf cichlids, catfish, loaches etc. y…
Sexual dimorphism
Males tend to be a little larger than females and are more colourful, especially when breeding.
Reproduction
Quite easy. Maternal mouth-brooder. The breeding aquarium should be set up as suggested above. The fish will breed over a fairly wide range of water parameters…
Notes
This species was one of the first cichlid species to be spawned in captivity and has been in the hobby for over a century. It is less popular than it once was …
References
References
No references