Description
Remarks: The East Coast Gold cichlid is an omnivore endemic to Madagascar. They are not an overly aggressive fish that should be kept with fish with similar temperaments. Overall the Ptychochromis grandidieri is relatively easy to breed in the aquarium. Males reach up to 9″ and females generally get around 7″. Sometimes they can be found in brackish water in their natural habitat.
Scientific Name: Ptychochromis grandidieri
Common Name: East Coast Gold
Max Size: 10″
pH: 5.5-8.5
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 65-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Madagascar, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Large schooling fish, large loaches, peaceful cichlids.
Tank Mate Options:
Congo Tetra
Green Spot “Bleekeri”
Pinstripe Damba Cichlid
