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Nyererei Cichlid
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The nyererei cichlid has a name that is difficult to spell but an appearance that is easy to look at. Nyererei cichlids originate in Lake Victoria and range in colors from yellow to red. These fish are moderately aggressive and omnivores and adapt easily to a cichlid fish tank.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Pundamilia nyererei |
| Origin | Lake Victoria, Africa |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 4–5" |
| Lifespan | 8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 76–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Group Size | Keep more females than males |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them rocks and caves, open swimming space and good filtration. Lake Victoria cichlids like hard, alkaline water.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Keep them with other Lake Victoria or calm African cichlids of similar size. Plenty of rockwork helps spread out aggression.
Good to know: Male nyererei are brightly colored in red, yellow and blue, while females are a plain silvery brown.
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