It is suggested to perform regular small changes and, if the water temperature can't be matched during the change, use warmer rather than colder water. Another advantage of using shells is that they help GH to remain high. During spawning the fish is very shy and the process may be easily overlooked by the aquarist. The female may lay as many as 300 eggs and then she guards the eggs and the fry while the male guards the territory. Males may reach 11 cm in length although fully grown males may be as small as 5 cm.
Females are somewhat smaller.
Males can be recognized by their longer finnage and higher bodies. It is ideal for Tanganyika community tanks and can be housed with Malawi or Victoria cichlids of comparable size and temperament. Since this fish is not very aggressive compared to Tropheus sp. Or Melanochromis sp. Will accept any kind of commercial food in an aquarium.