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Demasoni Cichlid care

Chindongo demasoni · Freshwater · Intermediate level care

Demasoni Cichlid, painted illustration

A small but extremely feisty striped mbuna.

Smallest tank55 gallons
Adult size3.25 inches
Temperature75 to 82°F
pH7.8 to 8.6
GroupA group of 10 or more
TemperamentAggressive
SwimsBottom of the tank
Lives6 to 8 years
Watch for: They need a big group of ten or more in a large tank to spread out the aggression.

Feeding

Once a day. A small pinch of flakes plus fresh vegetables or an algae wafer left in for a few hours. Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, blanched greens.

Claims a territory and guards it.

Good tank mates

Fish that pass every check with Demasoni Cichlid in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

Blue GouramiConvict CichlidElectric Yellow CichlidBlue Peacock CichlidCobalt Blue ZebraCuckoo SynodontisElectric Blue HapFiremouth CichlidJack DempseyJulie Cichlid

Do not mix with

  • Neon Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Neon Tetra.
  • Cardinal Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Cardinal Tetra.
  • Green Neon Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Green Neon Tetra.
  • Black Neon Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Black Neon Tetra.
  • Ember Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Ember Tetra.
  • Lemon Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Lemon Tetra.
  • Glowlight Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Glowlight Tetra.
  • Black Skirt Tetra: Demasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Black Skirt Tetra.

Questions

What size tank does a Demasoni Cichlid need?

At least 55 gallons for a group of 10. Adults grow to about 3.25 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a Demasoni Cichlid like?

75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 7.8 to 8.6. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many Demasoni Cichlid should I keep together?

Keep 10 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.

What do Demasoni Cichlid eat?

Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, blanched greens. Feed once a day: a small pinch of flakes plus fresh vegetables or an algae wafer left in for a few hours.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.