Star Sapphire Phenochilus Cichlid:
Star Sapphire Phenochilus Cichlids are admired for their bold presence and active swimming behavior. They thrive in spacious aquariums with rockwork and open swimming areas. While generally manageable, they can be territorial, especially as they mature, and are best kept with other similarly sized African cichlids.
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Size: Up to 7 inches
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Temperature: 75–82 °F
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pH: 7.8–8.6
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially males. Best kept with other robust African cichlids.
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Diet: Omnivorous – thrive on high-quality cichlid pellets or flakes, supplemented with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp.
- Care guides/ tips can be found on Fish4Ever's YouTube channel
- Please note: photos are a typical representation of the fish you will receive, but not the exact fish. Variables such as size, markings, and colorations should be expected.
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Fish name: Placidochromis phenochilus
Quantity: 1 phenochilus cichlid
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