Moderate
Copadichromis trewavasae Lupingu
24–28°C · pH 7.8–8.6 · 300L
£32.99
A vivid blue Lake Malawi Copadichromis hap for larger, hard-water aquariums with open swimming room, rock/sand zones and peaceful but robust Malawi tank mates.
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.
Copadichromis azureus
Azureus Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A vivid blue Lake Malawi Copadichromis hap for larger, hard-water aquariums with open swimming room, rock/sand zones and peaceful but robust Malawi tank mates.
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
Azureus Cichlid (Copadichromis azureus) is a vivid blue Lake Malawi haplochromine, not a Peacock cichlid. It needs more swimming room and calmer open-water planning than many rock-bound mbuna, while still requiring hard, alkaline Malawi conditions.
| Scientific name | Copadichromis azureus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 16cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 300 litres or larger |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Fine cichlid pellets, plankton-style frozen foods and spirulina |
| Temperament | Moderately assertive; avoid cramped mixed-male setups |
Give this hap open swimming space with rock piles at the edges. Keep it with suitably sized Malawi cichlids rather than small peaceful community fish, and avoid heavy competition from aggressive mbuna in undersized tanks.
Order with clear care guidance. Livestock is packed for a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the acclimation guidance is followed.
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