Pseudotropheus socolofi (Blue cichlid)

They are sky blue, their fins are lightly black on the ends.

Pseudotrophic fish Socolofi is a cichlid fish belonging to the cichlidae family. It is from the fresh waters of Lake Malawi, in East Africa. This fish is also known as the Socolofi or Socolofi Fish-Fish-Fish due to its bright and attractive colors.

The pseudotrophic Socolofi is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 12 centimeters in length. Its head is largely rounded and its body is compressed laterally, which gives it a form of diamond. His color varies according to his age and his sex, but he is generally clear brown with blue and yellow strips that cover his body. Females are generally paler than males, and young fish often have white and black spots on their bodies.

The pseudotrophic Socolofi is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group with other individuals of its species. He needs a spacious aquarium to move freely and can coexist with other species of peaceful cichlids. In captivity, it needs hot and oxygenated water with a water temperature from 78 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also important to maintain a good balance between the different parameters of water, such as pH and hardness, to guarantee the health of the fish.

The pseudotrophic Socolofi is an omnivorous fish that needs a balanced diet including pellets or cichlid fish flakes, as well as fresh vegetables and fruit. It can also benefit from a living diet such as vase worms or shrimp.

The pseudotrophic Socolofi is a very popular aquarium fish thanks to its beautiful color and its interesting behavior. It is an easy -to -maintain fish for beginners aquariophiles, but it is important to make sure it has adequate habitat and healthy diet so that it can prosper.

The ocles are very developed in the male, and nonexistent in the female.

Bucal incubation.