{"product_id":"red-fin-kadango-copadichromis-borleyi","title":"Red Fin Kadango | Copadichromis borleyi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fin Kadango is a deep rusty-red Malawi hap lit by metallic blue over the head and glowing red fins. A peaceful, shoaling, open-water cichlid, it fills the middle of the tank with movement and colour, with males reaching around 15–20cm. Hardy and relatively gentle for a cichlid, it's a favourite centrepiece for the Rift Lake community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopadichromis borleyi lives along the deeper rocky coastlines and intermediate zones of Lake Malawi in East Africa, gathering in large shoals in open water where it feeds on drifting zooplankton. The water is hard, alkaline and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominant males show a rich brick-red to orange body with a blue-sheened head and bright red-orange fins; the \"Kadango\" and \"Red Fin\" trade names reflect this fiery finnage. Females and immature fish are a plainer silver-brown. Males grow larger and far more colourful, reaching up to around 20cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and open-swimming, one of the more easygoing haps. It suits a community of similarly sized, non-aggressive Malawi cichlids. Males claim a spawning territory but are rarely bullies. Best kept as one male with several females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that in nature is a micropredator on zooplankton. Feed a good-quality cichlid pellet or flake as the staple, with regular frozen mysis, brine shrimp or cyclops. Keep some vegetable content in the diet and avoid overfeeding rich protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a large tank with sand, rockwork for shelter and plenty of open swimming space. Maintain hard, alkaline Rift Lake water with strong filtration and regular water changes. Hardy and undemanding once the water chemistry is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA maternal mouthbrooder. The female carries eggs and fry in her mouth for around three weeks. A dominant male will clear a spawning site among the rocks; a group with several females gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopadichromis borleyi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Fin Kadango\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Malawi, East Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20cm (males larger than females)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild (open-water, peaceful for a cichlid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micropredator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8–8.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate keepers with a Malawi hap\/peacock community\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly — generally leaves plants alone but may disturb them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful Malawi haps and peacocks of similar size, such as Aulonocara, Protomelas and Placidochromis, plus Synodontis catfish. Keep as a harem of one male to several females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAggressive mbuna, much larger predatory cichlids, and soft-water community fish that can't tolerate hard, alkaline Rift Lake conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232779551011,"sku":"AA2029","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232779583779,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232779616547,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Fin_Kadango_46111a4e-bdf2-41e7-994e-1b033f3b6202.jpg?v=1781446587","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-fin-kadango-copadichromis-borleyi","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}