Demasoni Cichlid
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Family: Cichlidae • Origin: Various
Demasoni Cichlid (Pseudotropheus demasoni) is a aggressive cichlid reaching 3 inches. Keep in groups of 12+. Minimum tank size: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
3"
Temperature
75-82°F
pH
7.5-8.5
Lifespan
5 years
School Size
12+
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 3 inches
- • Temperature: 75-82°F
- • pH: 7.5-8.5
- • Schooling — keep 12+ together
- • aggressive temperament — only with similar-sized robust fish
Feeding: Standard herbivore diet. Accepts foods appropriate for Cichlidae species.
Compatibility Notes: Typical aggressive Cichlidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Minimum School Size
- 12+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 75–82°F
- pH Range
- 7.5–8.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 4/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- herbivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical aggressive Cichlidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 5 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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