Protomelas annectens

Remarks: Protomelas annectens is a beautiful, solid blue fish. They appear somewhat similar to Blue Dolphins, although they are darker and do not have a pronounced forehead. Females tend to be dark gray but have some blue that comes out in the right lighting. Similar to Cyrtocara moorii, they will follow behind other cichlids in the lake and eat any food morsels that get stirred into the water column while the cichlid ahead of them feeds in the sand.

Scientific Name: Protomelas annectens

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Max Size: 9"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Lethrinops sp. Mbasi
• Lethrinops albus Kande Island
• Mdoka White Lip