Demasoni Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Demasoni Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 55 gallons (208 liters) for a species-specific tank or a very carefully planned Mbuna community
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank with a large group (10+) to diffuse aggression, or with other robust, similarly sized Mbuna cichlids in a very large, heavily rock-scaped aquarium. Avoid keeping with peaceful or smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a highly oxygenated tank with strong filtration and abundant rockwork to create numerous caves and territories. Overstocking (with other Mbuna) can sometimes help diffuse aggression, but careful monitoring is essential. A diet rich in spirulina and other vegetable matter is crucial to prevent Malawi bloat.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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