Saulosi – Chindongo saulosi

Pseudotropheus saulosi is classified as a dwarf Mbuna, reaching a size of only 3-4 inches. These colorful little fish come originally from the Taiwan Reef area of Lake Malawi. The males are blue with black vertical bars, and the mouthbrooding females are deep yellow. Fry are all yellow as well, changing colors at maturity.

Malawian and Victorian cichlids are similar in care and temperament, leading to fish from these two lakes being grouped together in the hobby. Several hundreds species of cichlid are found in Lake Malawi, along with many regional variations, but Lake Victoria has far fewer due to the introduction of invasive predators. Most cichlids in both lakes are rock-dwellers. They seldom stray far from the rocky bottoms and sides of the lake and will quickly dart into the rocks to hide. As with all cichlids, they are very territorial and will not tolerate other cichlids around \