Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp; varied diet (less strict than other mbuna)
Aquarium species profile
Bumblebee Cichlid
Pseudotropheus crabro · East Africa (Lake Malawi)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other aggressive mbuna of similar size
Tank mates to avoid
Passive fish, Peacocks, Haps
Care notes
Black-and-yellow striped pattern. Cleans parasites off catfish in the wild. Color darkens dramatically when stressed or breeding.
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.