Blue Dolphin Cichlid

Blue Dolphin Cichlid

Cyrtocara moorii

Also known as: Malawi Blue Dolphin, Hump-Head

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

A large, powder-blue Malawi cichlid with a prominent forehead hump resembling a dolphin. Graceful and elegant swimmer.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

10"
25.4 cm

Lifespan

10–12 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a large tank due to adult size. Relatively peaceful for a large Malawi cichlid. Keep with other Haps and Peacocks.

Feeding

Pellets, frozen foods, and flakes. Follows Geophagus-type fish to eat stirred-up food in the wild.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Eye Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1"

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