
Fish Species
Bumblebee Cichlid
Pseudotropheus crabro
About
The Pseudotropheus crabro, commonly known as the Bumblebee Cichlid or Hornet Cichlid, is an aggressive and territorial Mbuna cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa. Known for its distinctive black and yellow striped patterning, which can rapidly change to a solid dark or light color depending on its mood or social status. These fish require a rocky aquascape with plenty of hiding spots and are best kept in a species-specific tank or a large, well-thought-out Mbuna setup to mitigate aggression.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Pseudotropheus crabro
Origin Region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
12 cm | 4.7 in
Water Requirements
Lake MalawiTemperature
24–28°C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–15dKH
Min Tank Size
200L