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African Butterfly Cichlid

African Butterfly Cichlid

African Butterfly Cichlid 5-6cm

  • Breed Information

    Anomalochromis thomasi  - These fish have a silvery body with spots of iridescent blues and greens and delicately red spotted tails. They have a bandit style stripe across their eyes.

    Originating in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, these cichlids are one of the most peaceful and can happily coexist with come of the larger tetra, barbs and catfish as well as other peaceful cichlids providing the tank is large enough. These cichlids can be very colourful kept in the right conditions and are capable of changing colour quickly if they feel threatened or are upset. They may become territorial around spawning time.

     

    Maximum size: 6.5cm

    Lifespan: 3-5 years

    Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius

    Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater

    Tank Mates: Other peaceful fish of a similar size and temperament. 

    Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellet.

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