Bumblebee Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bumblebee Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, similarly sized, and aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids. Avoid keeping with peaceful or much smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding spots to establish territories and reduce aggression. Excellent filtration and regular water changes are crucial due to their messy eating habits and high bioload. A sand substrate is preferred as they enjoy sifting through it.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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