White Blaze Copadichromis

Remarks: Copadichromis chrysonotus "White Blaze" are the only known Copadichromis species to spawn in open water, as opposed to sand burrows. They are a pelagic species that spends most of their time schooling with many other "utaka," the Malawi word for open-dwelling fish.

Scientific Name: Copadichromis chrysonotus

Common Name: White Blaze Copadichromis

Max Size: 7"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Mdoka White Lip
• Red Empress
• Lethrinops sp. Kande Island