Description
Remarks: The Mloto Goldcrest is a member of the Copadichromis genus, a mild-mannered group from Lake Malawi. Males exhibit dark bodies with a golden crest from their nose, along their forehead, and through the dorsal fin. They will dig small pits in the sand to spawn in and prefer mostly open water.
Scientific Name: Copadichromis sp.
Common Name: Mloto Goldcrest
Max Size: 7″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Mdoka White Lip
Red Empress
Lethrinops sp. Kande Island
