These fish come from Africa, so they are used to a warmer temperature water, with a 10GH to 18GH hardness range. If you are using salt, it is recommended that the salt levels should be kept below 10% with a specific gravity of less than 1.0002.ĭemasoni Cichlid ( Pseudotropheus demasoni) Demasoni Cichlid pH While salt is not found in their natural environment, they do have a slight tolerance to it. Water pH in a Demasoni Cichlid habitat is usually between 7.8 and 8.6, which is very alkaline.ĭemasoni Cichlids will swim in the middle areas of the aquarium and thrive in water that has a pH between 7.8 and 8.6, which is very alkaline. Since most Malawi Cichlids will have health related issues in unmonitored or overlooked water conditions, the stability of the pH levels are very important. Any abrupt changes in pH can be poisonous and will lead to sickness or death, and these fish have a very narrow range of pH that they tolerate. While there are a plethora of products on the market, you can try using peat moss in the filter to lower pH, and a small amount of baking soda if you need to raise the pH. In the wild, a Demasoni Cichlid ranges in size between 2.5 to 3 inches (6.4 to 7.6 cm), but when kept in a tank may grow slightly larger. When in its natural habitat, the Demasoni Cichlid can be found in moderate school and are very active and competitive. In an aquarium, their numbers are more limited, and they tend to be more well fed. Because of these things, these little Mbuna have a tendency to be slightly larger in a domestic environment.
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