Cichlid
Care basics
Demasoni are small, striped blue mbuna with big attitudes. They look stunning in a group, but a few demasoni in a tank often means one bullying the rest.
Plan a heavily rocked tank with lots of caves, keep a large group, and do not mix them with other blue barred mbuna that look similar.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Chindongo demasoni (formerly Pseudotropheus) |
|---|---|
| Group | Lake Malawi mbuna |
| Native to | Lake Malawi, East Africa |
| Adult size | About 3 inches |
| Tank size | 55 gallons or more, kept in a large group |
| Temperature | 76 to 82 F |
| pH | 7.8 to 8.6, hard water |
| Temperament | Very aggressive for its size. Usually kept in groups of 12 or more so aggression is spread out. |
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.
