Moorii- Blue Dolphin

Scientific Name: Cyrtocara moorii

Common Name(s): Hap moorii, Blue Dolphin

Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution in Lake Malawi & also found in Lake Malombe.

Habitat: Open sand

Diet: Omnivore 

Gender Differences: Monomorphic

Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder

Temperament: Mildly Aggressive

Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive

Maximum Size: 8-9"

Temperature: 74 - 84°F

pH: 7.4 - 8.4

Water Hardness: Hard