Pindani (Pseudotropheus socolofi)

Scientific name: Pseudotropheus socolofi Johnson, 1974

The Pindani (Pseudotropheus socolofi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 11 cm (4.3 in). It is easy to keep and needs a tank of at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 7.8–8.6. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on the Mozambique coast of the lake.

Pindani care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Adult size
11 cm (4.3 in)
Minimum tank
150 L (40 US gal)
Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH
7.8–8.6
Hardness
12–25 dGH (214–446 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore

Biology

Inhabits shallow areas, mostly over sand but territorial males stay close to rocks. Feeds from the biocover on the rock and sand.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.7
Depth range
4–10 m (13–33 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 4 - 10 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on the Mozambique coast of the lake. Probably introduced in Otter Point and Thumbi West Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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