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As males mature, their colors intensify dramatically, making this species a true centerpiece fish in African cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eActive yet manageable, Phenochilus cichlids thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eproperly stocked Malawi setups\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong filtration and open swimming space. 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Tank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e MediumHigh\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~56 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7482°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.88.6\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eTank Setup Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003erockwork for territories\u003c\/strong\u003e with open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003estrong filtration \u0026amp; 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Males especially will develop deeper blue coloration as they mature and establish dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eQ: Is this fish aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eA: Semi-aggressivebest kept with similarly sized African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eQ: Can I keep more than one male?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eA: Multiple males can be kept in larger tanks with proper spacing and stocking strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eQ: Is 3-3.5 inches a good size to add to an established tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eA: Yes. 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