Scientific Name: Copadichromis borleyi 'Kandango'
Pronunciation: Co-pad-e-chro-mis bore-lee-eye
Trade Name(s): Kandango Red
Distribution: Found at most rocky areas around Kandango
Habitat: Rocky & sandy areas
Diet: Invertebrates, plants, algae, fry & plankton
Sexing: Males are have a blue head with a red body,
Females are silver with orange or yellow fins.
Maximum Size: 20cm
Temperature: 24 to 26c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability: Commonly Available in Oz.
Comments: One of the more popular Copadichromis, The males make very nice display fish.
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 122
Retail Value: $20 - $25 @ 4-6cm
