Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor is a small African cichlid native to the Nile basin. Its bright colours and peaceful demeanour make it a real eye-catcher. An excellent choice for aquarists wanting to discover calm African cichlids.

1. Behaviour & maintenance

Territorial during breeding season, otherwise peaceful. To be kept in pairs or harem in a 100 L aquarium with plants and hiding places. Can tolerate slightly alkaline water.

2. Water parameters

• Temperature: 23-27°C
• pH: 6.8-8.0
• GH: 8-18 °dGH
• KH: 4-10 °KH
• Minimum volume: 80-100 L

3. Feed

Omnivorous: flakes, pellets, artemia, bloodworms and plants. Find out more about our foods for African cichlids.

4. Technical specifications

5. Reproduction

Maternal oral incubator: the female keeps the eggs in her mouth until they hatch (~10 days). The fry are self-sufficient as soon as they are released.

6. Compatibility

With calm African fish: dwarf bearded bass, Synodontis, small loaches. Avoid aggressive cichlids (Malawi, Tanganyika).

7. Shipping, delivery & transport points

Transport in suitable isothermal packaging, with temperature monitoring. Fast, secure transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Closing: Monday 10.00 am
• France: departures Monday or Tuesday, delivery Tuesday-Thursday
• Belgium & Luxembourg: departures Monday/Tuesday, delivery Tuesday/Wednesday