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Loiselle’s Cichlid Ptychochromis loisellei

Water: Freshwater

Loiselle’s Cichlid photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Ptychochromis loisellei
Origin region
Madagascar (NE)
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 (NE)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Pairs on flat stone; fry accept newly hatched brine.

Notes

Named for ichthyologist Paul Loiselle; responsive and intelligent.

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