Description. C. borleyi is a relatively small cichlid, males grow to 13-16 centimetres (5–6 in) total length, while females are typically slightly smaller reaching 13 centimetres.

Are Borleyi cichlids aggressive?

The Haplochromis Borleyi Redfin rarely shows aggression to other tank mates except during mating when the male defends his territory. ... Avoid keeping fish of similar size and color to keep aggression to a minimum, they are said to fight with any blue colored fish in the tank.

What is a BOD cichlid?

General: The duboisi cichlid originates from Lake Tanganyika in the rift lake region of Africa. ... The juvenile duboisi cichlid is black with blue dots and changes color as an adult, where it will be black but with a yellow band going across its body and a blue band going across its front.