Moderate
Jalo Reef Dogtooth Mbuna (Cynotilapia sp. 'Jalo Reef')
24–28°C · pH 7.8–8.6 · 180L
£18.99
Afra Chimate Cichlid is a territorial Lake Malawi Cynotilapia for hard alkaline water, rockwork and vegetable-led mbuna feeding. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and sent by licensed live-animal courier service.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cynotilapia afra
Afra Chimate Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Afra Chimate Cichlid is a territorial Lake Malawi Cynotilapia for hard alkaline water, rockwork and vegetable-led mbuna feeding. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and sent by licensed live-animal courier service.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Afra Chimate Cichlid (Cynotilapia afra) is a compact Lake Malawi mbuna with bright colour, barring and active rock-dwelling behaviour. It is best treated as a territorial cichlid for a planned Malawi aquarium, not as a calm community fish.
| Listed identity | Cynotilapia afra Chimate |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 10cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 200 litres or larger |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Vegetable-led mbuna pellets, spirulina and quality cichlid foods |
| Temperament | Territorial mbuna |
Use stacked rockwork, caves and broken sight lines so males can claim territories without constantly seeing rivals. A one-male group with several females, or a carefully matched mbuna community, is much safer than pairing it with delicate or soft-water fish.
Use as a first-time buyer. This live fish is packed for a licensed live-animal courier service and covered by the Tropical Fish Co Live Arrival Guarantee.
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