What fish can live with Demasoni Cichlid?

Demasoni Cichlid pairs well with Molly, Swordtail, Boesemani Rainbowfish, Sailfin Molly, Buenos Aires Tetra, Three-Spot Gourami. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Demasoni Cichlid

Pseudotropheus demasoni

Also known as: Dwarf Mbuna

Cichlidsaggressive

Adult size

3″

Minimum tank

75 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

7.8–8.6

Schooling

Group of 6+

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 3″ over ~10 months. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Pellets, blanched veggies, strictly vegetarian

Notes

Brilliant electric blue with black bars. Aggressive Mbuna that REQUIRES a group of 12+ to dilute aggression, solo or pair will be killed. 75gal+ with serious rockwork.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Demasoni Cichlid

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Demasoni Cichlidin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.