African Cichlid Kadango (borley) chiclid

The Red Fin Kadango Cichlid comes from Kadango, Nkhata Bay, Mpanga Rocks, Mbenji Island, Ipembi Rocks, Tchulutcha Reef, Crocodile Rocks, Cape Ngombo, Nkhungu Reef, Tawain Reef and Selena-Kasinda in Lake Malawi, East Africa. They live in rocky areas or around isolated boulders in quite shallow (5-20 metres depth) water. They oftenshoal in the open water in large numbers, often alongside other species.

They are  generally peaceful fish. They won’t do well when kept alongside rowdy or belligerent tankmates and certainly should not be combined with Mbuna. Also avoid similarly-coloured fish, as these may provoke an aggressive response. Other Copadichromis should not be included either, as they can hybridise with one another. Better tankmates include most Aulonocara (Peacocks) species and peaceful Haps such as Cytocara Moorii (Blue Dolphin Cichlid).

The Red Fin Kadango Cichlids are specialised zooplankton (plankton consisting of small animals and the immature stages of larger animals) feeders, although they usually prove to be unfussy in captivity. Offer a good mixture of small live, frozen and dried foods. Ensure also that the fish receive some vegetable matter, such as  a good quality Spirulina flake.