Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina-based pellets/flakes; avoid high-protein foods (causes bloat)
Aquarium species profile
Demasoni
Pseudotropheus demasoni · East Africa (Lake Malawi – Pombo Rocks, Tanzania)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelHard
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other mbuna of similar or greater aggression, in large groups only
Tank mates to avoid
Passive fish, Peacocks, Haps, dissimilar-colored mbuna it will harass
Care notes
Highly aggressive despite small size. Keep in groups of 12+ to disperse aggression. Males will kill each other if overcrowded without enough females. Mouthbrooder.
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.