Afra Cichlid

Afra Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra

Also known as: Dogtooth Cichlid, Afra Mbuna

💧 Freshwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

A colorful Mbuna available in many geographic color variants including 'Cobue', 'Jalo Reef', and 'Hai Reef'. Named for its unique unicuspid teeth.

Tank Size

40 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Moderately aggressive for a Mbuna. Provide rockwork with lots of caves. Various color forms make for an attractive display.

Feeding

Spirulina pellets, flakes, and occasional frozen foods. Plankton feeder in the wild — less strictly herbivorous than most Mbuna.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Salvini Cichlid 8" Jewel Cichlid 6" Redhead Cichlid 14" Red Zebra 5" Electric Blue Johanni 4" Demasoni Cichlid 3" Duboisi Cichlid 5" Kenyi Cichlid 5" Bumblebee Cichlid 6" Auratus Cichlid 4"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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