Demasoni Cichlid The Pseudotropheus demasoni, commonly called the Demasoni Cichlid, is a striking Mbuna species native to Lake Malawi. It is famous for its bold dark blue and black vertical stripes, making it one of the most visually striking African cichlids despite its small size. Demasoni are very active and territorial Mbuna, often recommended for experienced cichlid keepers. They do best in larger groups, which helps spread aggression and create a more stable social hierarchy. Care Requirements Temperament: Aggressive for its size Diet: Herbivore/omnivore (spirulina, algae-based foods, cichlid pellets) Temperature: 75–80°F pH: 7.8–8.6 Minimum Tank Size: 40–55 gallons Adult Size: 2.5–3 inches Tank Setup Plenty of rocks and caves Strong filtration and water movement Keep in groups of 8–12 or more to reduce aggression Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. For the fastest service send us a message here . Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State. We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding. Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders) Note: color may be slightly be different from the photo. We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish. Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened. Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish. We do not refund shipping costs
