Picture of the author
Pseudocrenilabrus philander photo

Pseudocrenilabrus philander

Southern Mouthbrooder, Dwarf Victoria Mouthbrooder
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
5–12 ppm
Size
13 cm
Tank
80 L
Pseudocrenilabrus philander is a robust and adaptive cichlid, known for its mouthbrooding behavior. Males and females exhibit distinctive coloration, with males displaying more vibrant hues. They are relatively peaceful but may exhibit aggression during breeding seasons. Encourage a well-aquascaped tank with hiding spaces and open swimming areas to cater to their semi-territorial nature. Best kept with similar temperament cichlids or fast-moving fish to avoid stress due to their defensive nature.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–12 ppm
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
13 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Angola,Botswana,Malawi,Mozambique,Namibia,South Africa,Tanzania,Zambia,Zimbabwe.