Four-stripe Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Four-stripe Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust Lake Malawi cichlids of similar temperament. Avoid keeping with peaceful or much smaller fish. A male-to-female ratio of 1:3 or more is recommended to disperse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding places to establish territories and reduce aggression. A sandy substrate is preferred. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits and high bioload. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality. Diet should be primarily vegetable-based 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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