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Featherfin Cichlid - (Cyathopharynx furcifer)

Featherfin Cichlid - (Cyathopharynx furcifer)

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Featherfin Cichlid - (Cyathopharynx furcifer)
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🐟 Featherfin Cichlid (Cyathopharynx furcifer)

The Featherfin Cichlid is an elegant, large sand-sifting cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Males are known for their extravagant trailing fins and striking iridescent colors, especially during breeding displays. This species is a favorite among Tanganyikan cichlid enthusiasts for its graceful swimming and elaborate courtship behavior.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Featherfin Cichlid
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Cyathopharynx furcifer
  • 🧬 Family: Cichlidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
  • 📏 Max Size: 10 inches (25 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🌊 Peaceful toward other species but males are territorial during breeding
  • 🪨 Builds shallow sand pits for spawning
  • 💃 Males perform elaborate fin displays to attract females
  • 🐟 Best kept in species tanks or with other large Tanganyikan cichlids

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons for a pair or harem
  • 🪨 Sandy substrate essential for natural breeding behavior
  • 🌱 Rock formations and open swimming space
  • 💨 Gentle to moderate water movement with pristine water quality

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
  • ⚗️ pH: 8.0–9.0
  • 💧 Hard, alkaline water

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Featherfin Cichlid
🧬 Scientific Name Cyathopharynx furcifer
🌍 Origin Lake Tanganyika, Africa
📏 Max Size 10 inches (25 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Peaceful with species, territorial breeding
🛁 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 8.0–9.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous—prefers small crustaceans, plankton
🐠 Ideal For Tanganyikan biotope or species tanks

📝 Snippet

The Featherfin Cichlid (Cyathopharynx furcifer) is a graceful Lake Tanganyika sand-sifter, admired for its long trailing fins and vivid breeding colors. Males court females with mesmerizing displays over carefully prepared sand nests.

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