A beautiful and relatively peaceful species of Malawi cichlid, the Blue Dolphin is so-named because the nuchal hump on the forehead and bill-like mouth that cause it to resemble a dolphin. In the wild, these fish follow behind larger cichlids which dig into the substrate for food.
| Synonyms | Haplochromis moorii |
| Distribution | Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Maximum Size | 20cm (7.9") |
| Temperature | 24-26°C |
| Water Parameters | Hard, alkaline water essential. pH: 7.5-8.5, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Malawi cichlid community |
| Special Requirements | Malawi cichlid tank only. |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Venting is the only way to be 100% sure as the nuchal hump is found in both males & females. |
Haplochromis Moorii 7cm
- Product Code: Lake Malawi Cichlid
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Tags: Blue Dolphin Cichlid