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.