4-8cm Blue Moori Blue DolphinDescription:Freshwater fish of the cichlid family and one of the most popular Malawi cichlids, with a relatively peaceful nature.Scientific Name:Cyrtocara MooriiLifespan:Up to 15 YearsSize:Up to 20cm-25cm / 8-10 InchesCare:African Cichlids should be kept in a large tank.This is because these fish are such skillful swimmers and active hunters. It will give them the space they need to live as they would in the wild.Obviously a larger tank will also provide enough space for the multiple caves needed to prevent territorial aggression. If you keep a large community of African Cichlids, you may need a tank that holds at least 350L / 100 gallons of water to further inhibit their territorial behaviour.Blue Moori’s thrive in a water environment that mimics the conditions of their native Lake Malawi where the temperature is a bit warmer than the water habitat of other cichlid species.Diet:Omnivore.Blue Dolphins will accept most any type of foods that are offered. Tropical pellets and spirilina flakes are a great choice for feeding your dolphins. For healthy fish, ensure a varied diet. Including live foods and frozen foods for variety is a great idea.pH:7.5-8.5Temperature:Tropical – 22 to 28 Degrees CelciusHardness:Hard 200-500ppm / 7-27.5 Degrees of hardnessAggression:Semi – Aggressive – Tread carefully as dolphins can be territorial.Schooling?:No
