Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder – Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor
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Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder (Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor) – A stunning small African cichlid with iridescent blue, red, and gold colours. Fascinating maternal mouthbrooder – easy to breed. Hardy, beginner-friendly. Size: 6–8cm. Temp: 20–26°C. Semi-peaceful.
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Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder – Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor
The Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder (Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor) is one of the most colourful and fascinating dwarf cichlids available in the hobby. Males display a dazzling array of iridescent blues, reds, golds, and greens, with a distinctive orange egg spot on the anal fin. This species is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the female carries and incubates the eggs in her mouth – an incredible behaviour to observe in the home aquarium.
Why Choose the Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder?
- Stunning Male Colours: Iridescent blues, reds, and golds rival many larger and more expensive cichlids
- Fascinating Breeding: One of the easiest mouthbrooders to breed – watch the female carry and release free-swimming fry
- Compact Size: Reaching only 8cm (3 inches), perfect for smaller aquariums
- Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, ideal for newcomers to cichlids
- Peaceful for a Cichlid: Semi-peaceful temperament makes community setups possible
Care Guide – Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder
| Scientific Name | Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor |
| Common Names | Dwarf Egyptian Mouthbrooder, Egyptian Mouthbreeder, Small Mouthbrooder, Multicolour Cichlid |
| Origin | East Africa – Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan |
| Adult Size | 6–8cm (2.5–3 inches) |
| Temperament | Semi-peaceful – males can be territorial during breeding |
| Diet | Omnivore – cichlid flakes/pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia |
| Temperature | 20–26°C (68–79°F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 5–15 dGH |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 litres (20 gallons) for a pair or small harem |
| Difficulty | Easy – excellent beginner cichlid |
Tank Setup & Compatibility
Set up the aquarium with sand or fine gravel substrate, plenty of caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding spots, and dense planting. Males will dig shallow pits during spawning displays. Gentle filtration and regular water changes keep these fish in top condition.
Suitable tank mates: African tetras, rainbowfish, hatchetfish, Corydoras catfish, and other peaceful to semi-aggressive species. Best kept as one male with 3–4 females (harem setup) to spread aggression.
Breeding
One of the easiest mouthbrooders to breed in captivity. The male displays to entice a female, who lays eggs in a shallow pit. She immediately picks up the eggs in her mouth and incubates them for 9–11 days before releasing free-swimming fry. Fry can be fed newly hatched brine shrimp from day one.
Why Buy From Aquatropics?
At Aquatropics, we source only the finest quality live tropical fish, carefully selected for health, colour, and condition. All fish are quarantined and inspected before dispatch. We offer next-day delivery across the UK using specialist fish packaging.
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