Scientific Name: Cyrtocara moorii
Pronunciation: Sir-to-car-a more-re-eye
Trade Name(s): Moori, blue Dolphin
Distribution: Lake-wide distribution
Habitat: Sandy areas
Diet: Invertebrates
Sexing: Males and females are a light blue color, Breeding males are a deeper blue.
Maximum Size: 22cm
Temperature: 24 to 26c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability: Common In Oz
Comments: In the wild this species follows other cichlids picking up any food that the cichlid doesn't eat. In some locations Cyrtocara moorii, will defend the host cichlid like a territory from other followers like Protomelas annectens
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 323
Retail Value:$15 - $20 @ 4-6cm
