Pseudo Albino Zebra Cichlid 2"

• 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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.