Star Sapphire Cichlid Growth

Star sapphire cichlid from lake malawi africa.

Star sapphire cichlid growth. Previously there wasnt alot around in vic but a few kicking about in qld. Star sapphire max size. Males are a gorgeous dark blue with nice contrasting metallic white blotches giving them their common name the star sapphire cichlid. Moderate to fast minim.

Males are blue with darker blue stripes until they reach about 4 to 5 inches. Reviews 2 placidochromis sp. Color will become more evident at 3 4 or even 5. Females average 6 inches.

Males of these species are highly sought after by aquarists for their stunning metallic blue color with glittering white and blue spots. Semi aggressive growth rate. It will grow white chips on its body as it matures. They turn bright blue with white starspots making them one of the most attractive fish in the cichlid world.

Every cichlid owner wishes to have one however they sell out fast. The star sapphire is a stunning blue cichlid. Phenochilus tanzania star sapphire place of origin. Flake or pellet compatibility.

Victorian haps malawi haps malawi peacocks synodontis remarks. Aggressive region of origin. They can eat other fish if they are small enough. This is a big hap.

Averages 8 10 inches in the home aquarium. A beautiful hap with blue color and white specks. The colors of the fish only intensify with age and it is an impressive sight to see a full grown ten inch male with stunning colors. Phenochilus tanzania common name.

Lake malawi adult size. Moderately aggressive and predatory. This cichlid is a very uncommon fish to come by. Females will be smaller and remain a gray blue or violet base with black stripes on their body.

Lake malawi africa captive bred or wild. A close relative of the mdoka white lip though these fish do not grow the signature white lips. Males of these species are highly sought after by aquarists for their stunning metallic blue color with glittering white and blue spots. Phenochilus or star sapphire cichlid is a popular species of haplochromis which are found along the shoreline between makonde and lupingu tanzania and at kasinda in lake malawi.

Phenochilus or star sapphire cichlid is a popular species of haplochromis which are found along the shoreline between makonde and lupingu tanzania and at kasinda in lake malawi. They are a high quality fish but i think not so popular because of there slow growth rate and the fact they have to be a good couple of years old before they really start to put on a show with there. Devon from barnseys cichlid heaven has a colony growing out as well.