Fairy Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Fairy Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid highly aggressive or overly timid species. Requires ample rockwork for territories and hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a stable, alkaline, and hard water environment. Provide plenty of rock caves and crevices for shelter and breeding. They are substrate spawners and exhibit complex social behaviors, including cooperative breeding where older offspring assist in raising subsequent broods.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-80°F (24-27°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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