Rusty Cichlid

Remarks: Rusty cichlids (Iodotropheus sprengerae) are one of the smaller and less aggressive species of Mbuna. Their purple-orange bodies and bright orange fins stand out among a sea of mbuna more often colored blue, yellow, or red. Because of their low aggression, they can be kept as dithers in an mbuna tank. Scientific Name: Iodotropheus sprengerae Common Name: Rusty Cichlid Max Size: 4" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake food low in protein Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima, Peacocks, Haplochromines Tank Mate Options: Red Zebra Red Top Hongi Blue Cobalt Zebra