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Flameback Cichlid
Pundamilia nyererei
Intermediate Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Brilliantly colored Lake Victoria cichlid; males show vivid red, yellow, and green.
Water Parameters
Temperature
72 - 82 °F
Ideal: 74 - 80 °F
pH
7.5 - 8.2
GH (Hardness)
6 - 10 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
3.5"
Min Tank Size
40 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
4+ recommended
Bioload
medium
Category
cichlid