African Cichlid – Perspicax Cichlid (Pseudotropheus sp. “perspicax”) 5cm

The Perspicax Cichlid comes from Ndumbi and Pombo Reef in Lake Malawi, Africa

Males are larger than females and grow to around 10cm. They attain a purple/blue color with an orange blaze while females, which only grow to 7-8cm, remain brown with some having a slight purple sheen.

This fish is an herbivore in the wild and feeds in a similar way to Labidochromis, nipping away at algae on rocks. Feed a balanced diet in captivity, but include a high quality veggie/spirulina flake or pellet.

The Perspicax Cichlids are very easy to breed. Male colour will intensify during breeding and look spectacular. At this point they become territorial. The fish breed in the typical manner for Pseudotropheus.

Females are excellent holders and will hold term for about 20-22 days. The fry are small and range from 15-35. They grow quickly and by two months are over an inch in length.

• Species – Pseudotropheus sp. “perspicax”
• Common Name – Perspicax
• Origin – Lake Malawi
• Diet – Herbivore
• PH Range – Alkaline 7.5 – 8.5
• Water Type – Hard
• Temperature – Tropical 24°c
• Breed Type – Mouth brooder
• Current Size – approximately 5cm (Grows to approximately 10cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed