Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor

Males are slightly larger and become more colorful when breeding.

The two traditional subspecies differ in coloration; stocks of different provenance should not be mixed for breeding.

Adult length

Up to 8 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.2

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits streams, ponds and lakes.

Even a small mouthbrooding cichlid needs bottom territory. Small size does not justify crowding it with other bottom dwellers in limited space.