Common Name Rusty Cichlid

Scientific Name Iodotropheus sprengerae

Family Cichlidae

Community African

Class African

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Top-Middle-Bottom

Adult Length 3-4 inches

Feeding Habits Fresh spinach, peas, lettuce and zucchini. Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, blood worms, brine shrimp, daphnia and glass worms. Freeze dried and tablets foods also accepted.

Compatibility A peaceful and schooling species that will mix well with other Africans and certain species of catfish such as Synodontis Catfish.

Habitat Lake Malawi Africa: Lots of rocks, driftwood and clay pots for creating territories. Live plants are a nice addition but may be eaten. The best choices for live plants are Java Fern and Java Moss.

Breeding Difference between male and female unknown.

Additional Comments Vegetation in their diet is very important to promote proper coloration and growth. African Cichlids are very popular with the hobbyists because of their bright colors and interesting breeding habits.