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Striped Madagascar Cichlid Ptychochromis oligacanthus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Ptychochromis oligacanthus
Origin region
Madagascar (central rivers)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
4.0–14.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Madagascar (central rivers)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Egg layer on rocks/substrate.

Notes

Striped body; hardy Malagasy cichlid for species tanks.

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