Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina flake, algae wafers
Aquarium species profile
Socolofi Cichlid
Pseudotropheus socolofi · Lake Malawi (Mozambique coast)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size4"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Mbuna of similar temperament
Tank mates to avoid
Timid fish, Peacocks/Haps in Mbuna tanks
Care notes
Uniform powder blue all over, sometimes called Powder Blue Cichlid. One of the more peaceful Mbuna species. Males and females look similar. Good beginner Mbuna.
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.