Species · Chindongo demasoni (syn. Pseudotropheus demasoni)

Demasoni cichlid: tank size, water and tank mates

One of the most aggressive mbuna despite small size; avoid similar blue-barred fish; herbivore diet.

Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank65 US gal
Temperature24–26 °C (75–79 °F)
pH7.6–8.5
Temperamentaggressive
Keep in groups ofAlone or pairs
Swimsmid
Shrimp & snailsLikely to eat them

Predator: may eat fish up to about 2 cm.

Check a tank with Demasoni cichlid

Good tank mates for Demasoni cichlid

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

Betta (male) · Blue acara · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Electric yellow lab · Multies (shell dweller) · Pea puffer · Peacock cichlid · Sailfin molly · Swordtail · Tiger barb

Avoid with Demasoni cichlid

African dwarf frog (aggression) · Amano shrimp (predation) · Assassin snail (predation) · Bala shark (aggression) · Banjo catfish (aggression) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Black neon tetra (aggression) · Black phantom tetra (aggression) · Black ruby barb (aggression) · Bleeding heart tetra (aggression) · Bloodfin tetra (aggression) · Boeseman's rainbowfish (temperature) · Bolivian ram (aggression) · Bristlenose pleco (aggression) · Bronze corydoras (aggression) · Cardinal tetra (aggression) · Celestial pearl danio (aggression) · Checkerboard barb (aggression)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: medium. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.