Remarks: The East Coast Gold cichlid is an omnivore endemic to Madagascar. They are not an overly aggressive fish that should be kept with fish with similar temperaments. Overall the Ptychochromis grandidieri is relatively easy to breed in the aquarium. Males reach up to 9" and females generally get around 7".  Sometimes they can be found in brackish water in their natural habitat. 

Scientific Name: Ptychochromis grandidieri 

Common Name:  East Coast Gold

Max Size: 10"

pH: 5.5-8.5

Hardness: Moderate

Temperature: 65-82°

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: Madagascar, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Large schooling fish, large loaches, peaceful cichlids.

Tank Mate Options:

• Congo Tetra
• Green Spot "Bleekeri"
  
• Pinstripe Damba Cichlid