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Copadichromis cyaneus is living in open water nearby intermediate zones from rocks to sand. They can be found all around the lake with the exception of Taiwan Reef. There are also geographic variants from this species which have their own specific color pattern. This variant is found near Zimbawe Rock in the southern part of the lake. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 18 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 21 cm, females grow to about 15 cm. Copadichromis cyaneus is mainly living in open water where it`s feeding itself with plankton. You can best keep this species with multiple females in a large tank with a lot of swimming space. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. 
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