Red Nyererei Cichlid – Cichlids/Predatory Fish

Aquarium requirements

• Tank Size:A minimum of 55 gallons is recommended for a breeding group.
• Substrate:Fine gravel or sand is ideal to mimic their natural habitat.
• Water Parameters:
  • pH:7.5–8.5
  • Temperature:74–82°F
  • Water Hardness:Hard to very hard
  • Diet and breeding
    • Diet:They are omnivores and do well on a varied diet of high-quality protein and vegetable-based foods, such as spirulina-based pellets, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
    • Breeding:They are maternal mouthbrooders, meaning the female holds the eggs in her mouth for incubation.
    • Tank Ratio:A good ratio is one male to three or four females.

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