Moderate
William's Mbuna, Redtop Ice Blue (Pseudotropheus greishakei)
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 200L
£14.99
Doctor's Daktari Cichlid (Pseudotropheus daktari) is a yellow Lake Malawi mbuna for rocky, hard-water African cichlid aquariums. Keep it in a planned 200L+ setup with robust Malawi tank mates, vegetable-rich foods and strong filtration.
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.
Pseudotropheus daktari
Doctor's Daktari Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Doctor's Daktari Cichlid (Pseudotropheus daktari) is a yellow Lake Malawi mbuna for rocky, hard-water African cichlid aquariums. Keep it in a planned 200L+ setup with robust Malawi tank mates, vegetable-rich foods and strong filtration.
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
Doctor's Daktari Cichlid (Pseudotropheus daktari) is a yellow Lake Malawi mbuna for keepers who want colour, rockwork behaviour and an active hard-water cichlid display. It reaches about 12 cm and is best planned as a territorial mbuna, not as a general community fish.
This listing keeps the supplier/live title as Pseudotropheus daktari. Aquarium references also use Maylandia or Metriaclima sp. Daktari, so the practical care focus is the same: a rocky Malawi transition-zone setup with hard alkaline water, strong filtration and robust tank mates.
| Care level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 12 cm |
| Minimum tank | 200 litres+ |
| Temperature | 24-28°C |
| pH | 7.5-8.5 |
| Hardness | 10-20 dGH |
| Temperament | Territorial mbuna |
| Diet | Vegetable-rich cichlid foods with small frozen foods in moderation |
Build the aquarium around stable hard water, rock piles, caves and open sand. A long tank is better than a tall one because territories form across the rockwork. Keep one male with several females or house it in a carefully balanced mbuna community where aggression is spread between suitable species.
Do not mix Doctor's Daktari Cichlids with tetras, guppies or soft-water community fish. Better related options include Saulosi Mbuna, William's Red Top Mbuna, Pulpican Mbuna, Yellow Lab Cichlid and Red Top Ndumbi Cichlid. Feed spirulina flakes, vegetable-rich Malawi pellets and occasional small frozen foods rather than rich meaty foods as the staple.
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