Demasoni cichlid care
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Demasoni cichlid (Pseudotropheus demasoni) grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 7.5–8.5.
FreshwaterMediumAggressivePrefers hard water
Adult size8 cm · 3.1 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH7.5–8.5
GroupGroups of 12+
TemperamentAggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Amano shrimpNerite snailMystery snailParadise fishConvict cichlidFigure-eight pufferGhost shrimpRamshorn snailMalaysian trumpet snailAssassin snail
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.