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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis borleyi (Kadango) |
| Pronunciation: k
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| Common Name(s): Red Fin |
| Geo. Origin: Found at nearly every rocky habitat along the shoreline of Lake Malawi. |
| Habitat: Rocks |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Peaceful |
| Maximum Size: 8" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 1 |
Images: |
F0 Male in Breeding Dress Show male F0 Male F0 Female Displaying male Adult male Adult male XL Male Courting male Spawning Picking up the eggs Holding! |
Photo Credit: Marc Elieson |
Comments: |
Nicknamed the "Red Fin" because females and juveniles sport red fins, which contrasts beautifully with a grayish black body. A very mild mannered species. Multiple males and females will school together in the aquarium when not sexually active. Males are mildly aggressive during active courtship. Spawning takes place usually atop a rock or flat surface. This is certainly one of the fastest growing cichlids and "fattens up" quite easily. |