Giraffe Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Giraffe Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a large cichlid community tank with other robust, similarly sized, and aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids. Avoid keeping with smaller or docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of rockwork for hiding and territorial demarcation. A sandy substrate is preferred as they often sift through it. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their large size and predatory diet. Provide ample open swimming space.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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