Blunthead Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blunthead Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a small group, larger for colonies
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other robust, similarly sized Tanganyikan cichlids that can tolerate their aggressive nature and specialized diet. Avoid mixing with less aggressive or omnivorous/carnivorous species.
• Special requirements: Requires a highly stable environment with excellent filtration and frequent water changes. A diet rich in spirulina and other vegetable matter is crucial; animal protein should be avoided as it can lead to 'Malawi bloat'. Provide plenty of rockwork for territories and hiding places. Should be kept in large groups (10+ individuals) to diffuse aggression.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-27°C (73-81°F)

pH level

8.0-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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