Pseudotropheus – Williamsi Blue Lip

Pseudotropheus Williamsi Blue Lip is a stunning freshwater fish that lives at Nkhata Bay and Makonde. In the wide, This fish lives in shallow water with strong circluation.Williamsi Blue Lip is a schooling fish, it is better to be purchased in groups of at least 6 individuals and even more where tank size permits. Buy Live Fish online with Coburg Aquarium in Australia

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Features of Pseudotropheus Williamsi Blue Lip:

• It is an incredible shy species although it is found in large groups, fast disappears when it gets disturbed
• The males are very territorial towards males of the same species, but other species it leaves alone
• Both Male and Female have blue lips. Males are yellow/orange with black vertical lines. Females are duller in color
• Only spawning males are likely to trun full orange
• The lifespan of this fish: 8-10 years

Blue Lip: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Williamsi Blue Lip:

Williamsi Blue Lip requires a minimum of 160L tank. If you are planning on keeping a grouping of them together, you will need a much larger tank .

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Blue Lip Tank Mate Compatibility:

The males are very territorial towards males of the same species, but they tend to leave other species alone. It is better to have 3 4 females to every male. Other possible tank mates could be:

• Yellow Dingani
• LabidochromisHongi
• Maingano Cichlid

Williamsi Blue Lip Food :

Williamsi Blue Lipsshould a diet with high vegetable. Feed blue lips with commeical algae wafers, blanched vegatables or spirulina flakes. Occasionally provide them meaty treats as well:

• Hikari Cichlid Fish Food
• Sera Granugreen Cichlid Pellets
• Fluval Bug Bites Spirulina Flakes
• OSI Cichlid Premier Pellets (M)
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

You can search more Williamsi Blue Lip food in our High Quality Fish Foods collections.

Williamsi Blue Lip Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Investing in a high-quality pump can ensure that the water in your take is constantly moving. Powerful filtration systems are a must too. These fish are known to produce a lot of waste. Good brands to take:

• Aqua One Internal Filters, Canister Filters, Hang On Filters
• Eheim Classic Canister Filter with Media
• Fluval Internal Filter, Hang On Filter, Canister Filter
• Oase Internal Filters, Canister Filters

Power head Brands:

• Dymax Powerhead
• Oase OptiMax Pump
• Sicce Voyager Aquarium Pump

Aquarium Heater

The aquarium should be heated, depending on your areas climate. Install anaquarium heaterif necessary.

Aquatic Plants

Aquarium plants are a good option to provide them places to hide out . They aren’t prone to digging, so your plants can thrive just fine.Buy live Aquarium plants Online Click Here

Aquarium Decorations

Fill the tank with plenty of caves, rocks, wood and hiding spots to make them feel comfort and safe, just like their natural habitat. Ideal Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

Aquarium Substrate

Cover the bottom of the tank with a thick layer of fine sand.

A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.