Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, krill, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Blue Dolphin Cichlid
Cyrtocara moorii · East Africa (Lake Malawi)
Minimum tank125 gal
Adult size8–10"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Peacocks, peaceful Haps, large Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive mbuna, very small fish
Care notes
Distinctive nuchal hump and dolphin-like profile. Solid sky-blue coloration. Peaceful for a Hap. Sand substrate for sifting.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.