Pseudotropheus callainos (Cobalt Blue) Pseudotropheus callainos
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus callainos
Origin region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
11.00
Minimum tank (L)
220
Temperament
Aggressive (mbuna)
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.80–8.60
GH (dGH)
6.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
4.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Lake Malawi, Africa
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive (mbuna)
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder.
Notes
Cobalt/ice blue variant; sometimes albino.