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Makira Cichlid Ptychochromis makira

Water: Freshwater

Makira Cichlid photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Ptychochromis makira
Origin region
Madagascar (Makira region)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
24.00
Minimum tank (L)
260
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 (Makira region)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Biparental substrate spawner.

Notes

Bold fish that appreciates structure and open lanes.

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