Species profile
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengeraeRusty Cichlid (Iodotropheus sprengerae) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 55+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 4 inches as an adult, 75-82°F water, pH 7.6-8.6, and moderate care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.
TerritorialFlashyModerate care
55 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 7.6-8.6
- GH
- 8-25 dGH
- KH
- 6-18 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Moderate
- Fin nipping
- 1/5
- Territory
- 4/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- herbivore/omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
Aggressive or territorial cichlid; stock carefully and avoid peaceful community tankmates.
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