Aristochromis christyi – 8 to 10 cm

Colour: blue male. Grey female.

Size: male 40 cm, female 35 cm

Water parameters: temperature 22 °C to 28 °C, pH 7 to 8.5, KH 5 to 15, nitrite 0 mg/L

Lifespan: 10 years

Aquarium size: 200 cm / 600 litres

Feeding: piscivorous in the wild. Prepared foods (pellets, flakes) in captivity.

Keeping: as a pair or one male with several females. With other Lake Malawi cichlid species (please check compatibility with other species).

Breeding: maternal mouthbrooder

Origin: endemic to Lake Malawi (Africa). Animals purchased must not be released into the wild in order to protect wildlife.

Protection status: none