CheckMyFishTankSaulosi Cichlid care
Chindongo saulosi · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A small mbuna where males are blue and females are yellow.
Feeding
Once a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, small cichlid pellets.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Saulosi Cichlid in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Saulosi Cichlid.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Saulosi Cichlid need different water temperatures.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Saulosi Cichlid.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Saulosi Cichlid.
- Frontosa: Frontosa grows big enough to eat Saulosi Cichlid.
- Skunk Loach: Skunk Loach fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Common Goldfish: Common Goldfish and Saulosi Cichlid need different water temperatures.
- Comet Goldfish: Comet Goldfish and Saulosi Cichlid need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Saulosi Cichlid need?
At least 55 gallons for a group of 5. Adults grow to about 3.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Saulosi 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 Saulosi Cichlid should I keep together?
Keep 5 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Saulosi Cichlid eat?
Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, small cichlid pellets. Feed once a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.
Sources
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