Usisya Maylandia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Usisya Maylandia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust Mbuna cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid keeping with peaceful or much smaller fish. A large tank with plenty of rockwork is essential to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding spots to establish territories and reduce aggression. A sand substrate is preferred as they often sift through it. Excellent filtration and regular water changes are crucial due to their messy eating habits and high bioload.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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