Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, spirulina flake, frozen foods
Aquarium species profile
Pundamilia nyererei
Pundamilia nyererei · Lake Victoria (Mwanza Gulf, Tanzania)
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size3.5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature74–80°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Victorian cichlids, Synodontis
Tank mates to avoid
Passive fish, similar-looking males (intense territory fights)
Care notes
Males display brilliant red body with yellow-green head — one of the most colorful Victorian cichlids. Many species from Lake Victoria are critically endangered in the wild. Mouth brooder. Keep 1 male to 3+ females.
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.