Copadichromis azureus
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| Species: | C. azureus
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| Copadichromis azureus Konings, 1990
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Copadichromis azureus is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. Feeding this cichlid is not that difficult. In nature Copadichromis azureus normally eats plankton from the open water. In the aquarium all food like pellets and flakes are eaten. To get the best colours from these marvellous Utaka, it's best to give them artemia, krill or shrimp.
References
- FishGeeks Profile Detailed profile including tank setup, feeding and husbandry.
- Kazembe, J., Makocho, P. & Mailosi, A. 2005. Copadichromis azureus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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