Name: Demasoni cichlid
Scientific name: Pseudotropheus demasoni
Alternative name: Dwarf mbuna
Family: Cichlidae
Size:3 inches (7.6 cm)
Care level: Moderate to hard
Minimum tank size: 55 gallons or more for larger groups (recommended to keep in large groups)
Temperature: 23 degrees to 27 degrees Celsius
Water conditions:5 to 8.5 pH
Diet: Omnivorous
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Aggressive

Description

This fish can grow to a length of 3 inches (7.6 cm). It is sharp and beautiful. Its inquisitive nature and strong personality make it a very good addition to most aquariums.

It is a very active fish as it can be observed doing various tricks such as swimming through the edges of rocks and at various odd angles.

Its body is covered with stripes in various shades of blue. This fish is often confused with the Pseudotropheus minutus due to a similar body type.

The Demasoni Cichlid is like a zebra in its patterns and colors. It is usually classified under the group mbuna Cichlid, which consists of 13 genera. Most mbuna Cichlids are highly aggressive and active.