BLUE DOLPHIN CICHLDIS FISH

The Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii) is a deep water Tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake. It inhabits dim, deep, still waters in the lake and prefers these same conditions in the aquarium. While most Blue Dolphin  are marked with vertical striping

The  Blue Dolphin Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with piles of rocks that form some caves. Sand is the best substrate for this species. It is a gregarious species, so it is best kept in groups. Unlike many Tanganyikan cichlids, individuals of this species do not form individual territories per se, but there is a very distinct hierarchy within each group, so cover must be available for subdominant fish (especially males) to retreat from alpha males. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Other Tanganyikan cichlids too large to be considered prey can make good tank mates.