Borleyi Cichlid (Copadichromis borleyi)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 External links

Additional names

Borleyi Cichlid, Kandango Cichlid, Borleyi Goldfin Cichlid, Redfin Cichlid, Red Empress

Additional scientific names

Haplochromis borleyi

Origin

This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild.

Sexing

Males have a blue face and head with a brown/orange body complete with a white band along the upper edge dorsal fin. Mature females and juveniles have different colouration, their bodies are steel grey with orange fins. These fish are mouthbrooders.

Tank compatibility

One of the more peaceful Malawi Cichlids. Will usually mix well in a community of similar sized Malawi fish.

Diet

This section requires expansion with: Details on what this species will eat..

Feeding regime

This section requires expansion with: Specific feeding instructions other then the standard Feeding Regime.

Environment Specifics

Prefers rocky substrates with hiding places.

Behaviour

Fairly peaceful although the male can be hard on the females during spawning.

Identification

See sexing. There are regional variations on colour.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Cichlid-Forum