Cichlid
Care basics
The blue dolphin is a powder blue hap with a hump on its head, which grows larger with age. It is a calm fish that does best in a group.
Keep it with frontosa, large peaceful haps and Rift Lake Synodontis, not with mbuna. Try for two or three females per male.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Cyrtocara moorii |
|---|---|
| Group | Lake Malawi hap/peacock |
| Native to | Lake Malawi |
| Adult size | Up to about 10 inches, not counting the tail |
| Tank size | A tank at least 5 feet long |
| Temperature | 77 to 84 F |
| pH | 7.5 to 8.8, hard water |
| Temperament | Peaceful, though its size can intimidate small fish. Males become territorial when breeding. |
Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.
