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Betsileo Cichlid Ptychochromis betsileanus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Ptychochromis betsileanus
Origin region
Madagascar (central-south)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
22.00
Minimum tank (L)
240
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.60–7.60
GH (dGH)
4.0–14.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Madagascar (central-south)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Rock/substrate spawner; forms pairs.

Notes

Underrated Malagasy cichlid, tolerates a range within reason.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:38:00
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:38:00
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