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Snow White Socolofi - Pseudotropheus socolofi - Juvenile
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Item # 217535 / Manufacturer Part # L90 0022 1190
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The "Snow White" Socolofi is the albino form of the black and blue Pseudotropheus socolofi. It has a pure white body with pale blue iridescence and most often has bright red eyes.
Malawian and Victorian cichlids are similar in care and temperament, leading to fish from these two lakes being grouped together in the hobby. Several hundreds species of cichlid are found in Lake Malawi, along with many regional variations, but Lake Victoria has far fewer due to the introduction of invasive predators. Most cichlids in both lakes are rock-dwellers. They seldom stray far from the rocky bottoms and sides of the lake and will quickly dart into the rocks to hide. As with all cichlids, they are very territorial and will not tolerate other cichlids around their crevice.
Two of the most popular groups of these cichlids are the Peacocks (mostly the Aulonocara genus) and Mbuna's (native term for rock fish and including the genera Pseudotropheus, Labidochromis, Maylandia, Melanochromis and others). While aggression and compatibility can vary from species to species, mixing Mbuna and Peacock cichlids is not usually recommended. Mbuna cichlids tend to be more aggressive and may bully the usually more passive Peac(more...)
| Common Name | Snow White Socolofi - Juvenile | | Scientific Name | Pseudotropheus socolofi | | Origin | Lake Malawi (Africa) | | Max Size (in inches) | 6 | | Community Safe | No | | pH Range | 7.8-8.6 | | Diet | Herbivore | | Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 75 | | Temperature Range | 76-80 | | Difficulty | Easy |
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