Demasoni Cichlid
One of the "dwarf" Mbuna, the Pseodotropheus demasoni is one outstandingly spectacular and feisty cichlid from Lake Malawi. Originally described by Ad Konings in 1974, this cichlid is smaller than most but can still be “scrappy” in defense of its territories among the rocky environment. Reaching about 3 inches in length, males have more vibrant colors than females. Unlike many other cichlids, even smaller colored specimens will display the bright coloration of the adults, adding a vivid blue hue to the home aquarium. Demasoni Cichlid will swim by following the contours of the bottom and can be found “hugging” the sides of caves and rocks. Able to back down larger fish, it is best to not keep other blue colored cichlids in the same aquarium to cut down on aggression. The Demasoni is a mouthbrooder and the female will carry the fry for 14-21 days before releasing them into the aquarium. Very similar in appearance to the Pseudotropheus minutus , the bar pattern is more distinct on the Demasoni.
Approximate Arrival Size for Demasoni Cichlid: Small -- 1 to 2 in., Medium – 2 to 3.5 in.
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