Zambezi Happy Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Zambezi Happy in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, similarly sized cichlids from the same region. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of rockwork, caves, and driftwood for territories and hiding spots. A sandy substrate is preferred as they may dig. Good water quality is paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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