The blue dolphin is a peaceful cichlid, but it is better to contain the blue dolphin in the species aquarium because of its non-standard nature. The optimal neighbors for the dolphin will be similar in nature and size to the fish. Any small species will become a food for a blue dolphin. It can be kept with other Malawians, but it is advisable to avoid mbuna, since they are too aggressive and restless.
Good neighbors would be fronts and large African catfish, such as the veil synodontis.
For the content of the blue dolphin in the aquarium, the most important thing is volume. Remember that fish can grow up to 25 cm and for keeping they need an aquarium of 300 liters or more. The second important condition: purity and stable parameters of water in the aquarium. In Lake Malawi, fluctuations in parameters are minimal, plus the water is very hard and has an alkaline reaction.
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