Our Guide To Keeping Snow White Cichlid Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Pseudotropheus socolofi (variant)
   • Common name: Snow White Cichlid
   • Family: Cichlidae
   • Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
   • Adult length: 10 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 8 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Snow White Cichlids thrive in a tank with ample rock formations and caves to provide hiding spots and territorial boundaries.
   • A minimum tank size of 150L is recommended for a group of these fish.
   • Sand substrate is ideal as these cichlids enjoy digging and foraging.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Snow White Cichlids prefer alkaline water with a pH range of 7.8 to 8.6.
   • Maintain the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A strong filtration system is necessary to keep the water clean and provide moderate to strong water flow, replicating their natural environment.

5. Diet:

   • Snow White Cichlids are omnivores with a preference for a herbivorous diet. Provide them with high-quality cichlid pellets and flakes formulated for herbivores.
   • Supplement their diet with fresh vegetables such as spinach, peas, and lettuce, along with occasional protein sources like brine shrimp and bloodworms.

6. Tank mates:

   • Snow White Cichlids can be territorial, particularly during breeding, and should be housed with other robust, similarly sized cichlids from Lake Malawi.
   • Avoid keeping them with small, delicate, or slow-moving fish that may become targets of aggression.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Snow White Cichlids exhibit territorial and sometimes aggressive behavior, especially among males.
   • Provide plenty of hiding places and visual barriers in the tank to help reduce aggression and allow for the establishment of territories.