Albino Red Top Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Albino Red Top Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid keeping with peaceful or much smaller fish. Can be kept in a species-only tank or a large, well-scaped Mbuna community.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding spots to establish territories and reduce aggression. A sand substrate is preferred as they like to dig. Overstocking can help diffuse aggression, but requires excellent filtration and frequent water changes. A high-quality spirulina-based flake or pellet food is essential 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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