Bumblebee Cichlid

Pseudotropheus crabro

Also known as: Hornet Cichlid, Crabro

Yellow and black barred mbuna that can darken its colors almost instantly when stressed or dominant.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.6–8.6

Hardness

10–20 dGH

Max size

6 in

Min tank

75 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Harem

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

8-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Lake Malawi

A large, belligerent mbuna best kept one male to several females in a 75 gallon or larger rockwork tank. Give hard, alkaline water and a balanced diet with vegetable matter, and only pair with other robust Malawi cichlids.