Ice Blue Cichlid

Ice Blue  Cichlid

The Ice Blue Cichlid comes from a small area of southern Lake Malawi. Fortunately breeders keep this fish available to the aquarium hobby - the colors are a unique light blue and yellow to red. Ice Blue Cichlids are hardy and moderately aggressive, similar to peacock cichlids in size and temperament. We also like the ice blue cichlid because the scientific name is not credited to a famous ichthyologist or zoologist, but a humble aquarium hobbyist from Germany named Alfons Greshake. 

NOTE: These fish vary in color, the body is a consistent blue as they mature, but fin highlites vary from yellow to red. Pictured here is the yellow variation.

• Scientific Name: Maylandia greshakei
• Origin: Lake Malawi
• Lifespan: 10 years
• Max Size: 5 inches
• Food: Flake, live, frozen
• Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches medium, 3 inches large