Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, spirulina, plankton-based foods
Aquarium species profile
Furcifer Featherfin Cichlid
Cyathopharynx furcifer · Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size9"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Temperature75–81°F
pH range7.8–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Other large Tanganyika cichlids, robust schooling fish
Tank mates to avoid
Mbuna, small fish, aggressive cichlids
Care notes
Stunning elongated feathery pelvic fins on males. Utaka/sand cichlid — males build and guard sandy nest craters. Spectacular display fish. Requires hard, alkaline Tanganyika water. Best in species or Tanganyika community.
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.