Are Socolofi cichlids aggressive?

Snow White Cichlids are aggressive & territorial, this makes it interesting for an Aquarist to keep them without harming other fish or them. ‘Pseudotropheus Socolofi’ are rock dwelling fish & can get aggressive. Its observed that aggression is suppressed in bigger tanks than smaller ones.

What tank mates can cichlids have?

Bottom-feeding fish that are large enough to defend themselves will most likely be left alone, such as African catfish. These tend to be considered the ideal tank mates for African cichlids.

Is pseudotropheus aggressive?

Pseudotropheus is one of the biggest genera in the family Cichlidae. It is a diverse genus that includes a lot of different cichlid species, but they all hail from Lake Malawi in eastern Africa. Some Pseudotropheus cichlids are more aggressive than Mbuna cichlids, while others are more peaceful. …

What cichlids go well together?

Best Cichlids Type to Keep Together

• Mixing Mbuna, Peacock and Hap Cichlids.
• Mixing Malawi and Tanganyika Cichlids.
• Murray River Rainbowfish.
• Salmon Red rainbow fish.
• Red-eyed tetra.
• Giant Danios.
• Cuckoo Squeaker Catfish.
• Pygmy Leopard Catfish.

What do you need to know about Pseudotropheus demasoni?

No self-respecting Malawi cichlid keeper should ignore Pseudotropheus demasoni. As Malawis go these little gems should belong in every collection, says Jeremy Gay. Why go for Pseudotropheus demasoni? Males and females are colourful, it’s one of the smallest mbuna and can be mixed with other mbuna for a riot of colour.

Where does Pseudotropheus socolofi live in Lake Malawi?

Endemic to Lake Malawi. It occurs along the coast of Mozambique, between Cobue and Tumbi point, although it has been introduced elsewhere. It inhabits relatively shallow water in the intermediate zone where the rocky shoreline gives way to sandy substrates.

What kind of tank mate do I need for mbuna?

Mbuna tank mates should be fairly mild mannered, of some of the smaller species and different in pattern to the dark blue vertical stripes of demasoni. Avoid large aggressive species, including most Melanochromis, Labeotropheus and a few Metriaclima like crabro and lombardoi. Choose instead Labidochromis, Iodotropheus and smaller Pseudotropheus.

Can a Demasoni Cichlid be stored in a different tank?

Caring for a demasoni cichlid may be laborious and isn’t really helpful for a beginner aquarist. The fish is extremely aggressive in nature and small in size. It can’t be stored with different species of fish as a result of its aggressive nature. It needs carefully chosen mates for the tank and a change in water continuously.