Fairy Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Fairy Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters) for a small colony
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust Tanganyikan cichlids that can tolerate their territorial nature. Avoid very small or timid fish.
• Special requirements: Requires ample rockwork and caves for shelter and breeding sites. A sandy substrate is preferred. Strong filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain pristine water quality. They thrive in colonies, so it's best to keep a group rather than a single specimen.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-80°F (24-27°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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